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Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants
Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants
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Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants is a beautiful collection of pocketbooks that showcases 40 botanical paintings of these deadly beauties, including the Venus flytrap, pitcher plants, and sundews.
Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2021
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants is a captivating series of pocketbooks that offers a glimpse into the diverse and captivating world of plants. These pocketbooks are a testament to the beauty and intricacy of carnivorous plants, which are deadly beauties that possess a unique ability to trap, kill, and consume a wide range of prey. Carnivorous plants lure their unsuspecting victims with a variety of tactics, including specialized hairs, sweet nectar, bright colors, and even the convenience of a toilet.
The Venus flytrap, one of the most well-known carnivorous plants, is featured prominently in this series. With its distinctive trapping structure and lethal digestive enzymes, the Venus flytrap is capable of capturing and digesting insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Its striking appearance and fascinating behavior have captured the hearts of people around the world, making it a symbol of nature's ingenuity.
In addition to the Venus flytrap, Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants showcases a wide range of other carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants and sundews. Pitcher plants, for example, possess a deep chamber filled with a liquid that attracts and traps insects, providing them with a nutrient-rich environment. Sundews, on the other hand, have sticky leaves that trap and digest insects, and their bright colors and delicate petals add to their allure.
These pocketbooks are not only visually stunning but also informative. Each pair of botanical illustrations provides detailed information about the characteristics and behavior of the featured carnivorous plants, making them an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about these remarkable plants. Whether you are a plant enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, Kew Pocketbooks: Carnivorous Plants is a must-have for your collection.
Weight: 316g
Dimension: 149 x 191 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781842467367
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