Hortus Curious

Name: Hortus Curious
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SKU: 9780241561553
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Discover the World's Most Weird and Wonderful Plants and Fungi

By Michael Perry

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In Hortus Curious by Michael Perry, readers are taken on an engaging journey through the world of eccentric and extraordinary plants. The book blends science, history, and gardening lore, showcasing intriguing botanical tales and the fascinating characteristics of unusual flora. It's a delightful exploration for both gardening enthusiasts and those curious about the natural world.
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Format: Hardback

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You might like this book if you are fascinated by the wonders of the plant world, enjoy exploring unusual and intriguing botanical phenomena, or have an interest in quirky gardening facts. It offers a delightful journey into the curious aspects of nature that are both educational and entertaining, perfect for anyone who loves to explore the science behind the natural world.

Hortus Curious

Description

A fun and fact-filled exploration of forty fascinating plants

Celebrate the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of plants with a book that revels in the diversity of the botanical world.

Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some look remarkably like animals, others are carnivorous, some grow from the ground, some live in water, while others grow parasitically—taking another plant as its host and their nutrients for itself. With Hortus Curious you can explore the most peculiar and fascinating plants on the planet and celebrate them in all their diverse splendour.

Split into five chapters, Michael Perry explores, in an authoritative yet quirky way, exactly what makes each plant special. With exquisitely detailed illustrations, this is an informative, humorous, and beautiful gift for all those who love plants, delivering a different way to view the plant world and enjoy it for its bonkers and bizarre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241561553

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

Illustrated by Aaron Apsley

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 192

Collections

Education & Reference Home & Garden Michael Perry Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek, is a leading gardening personality. Formerly the new plants buyer for established seed house, Thompson and Morgan, he is now a presenter, writer, and broadcaster, with his own range of merchandise. He presents gardening on ITV's This Morning, and on QVC and is a well-known social media presence. He won the Garden Media Guild Social Media Influencer of the Year Award in 2020, the GMG's Broadcast Award in 2021. His presence extends to Europe, the US, India, and Canada.