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Carnivorous plants
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- Book Synopsis
- Carnivorous plants are a unique group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill and consume small creatures. As a result they are often depicted as killers in films and literature, yet some regard them as exotic and beautiful specimens to collect and display. In this abundantly illustrated and highly entertaining book, Dan Torre describes the evolution, structure and scientific background of carnivorous plants. He also shows how these plants - singular, arresting, beautiful yet deadly - have inspired our imagination and been represented in art, literature, cinema, animation and popular culture.
- About The Author
- Dan Torre is Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His writing and research span a range of topics including design, animation and botanical studies. He is an avid grower and collector of plants, and the author of Cactus (2017) and Orchid (2023), both published by Reaktion Books.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781789147780
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, (13 November 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 228
- Weight
- 460 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 138 x 17 mm
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