In Defense of Plants

In Defense of Plants
Author: Matt Candeias
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1642504548

The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Plants Eat Insects

Plants Eat Insects
Author: Elaine Pascoe
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780836830118

Explains how and why pitcher plants, sundews, and other carnivorous plants trap insects for food.

Glistening Carnivores

Glistening Carnivores
Author: Stewart McPherson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

The seven genera of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants are uniquely beautiful and captivate the interest of all who behold them. Each produces shimmering leaves lined with glistening droplets of glue that attract, trap and kill insects and other small animals. Complimented by 279 spectacular images, this work examines all seven genera of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants (Byblis, Drosera, Drosophyllum, Ibicella, Pinguicula, Roridula and Triphyophyllum) and documents their wild ecology and natural diversity in full detail and in many cases, for the very first time. The first chapter of Glistening Carnivores focuses on the research of Charles Darwin and the implications of his findings relating to the carnivorous plants of the world. The next chapter, entitled The Sticky-Leaved Insect-Eating Plants, identifies all of the known sticky-leaved insect-eating plants and discusses their classification. The following chapters entitled The Evolution of the Sticky-Leaved Insect-Eating Plantsand Mutualistic Arthropods respectively handle the evolution of the seven genera and the known relationships with arthropod partners involving these plants. Each of the following seven chapters then individually focus on one genus of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants. Each genus is considered in terms of its taxonomy, botanical history, morphology and ecology. In the following chapter, entitled Habitat Loss and the Threat of Extinction, the book then moves to consider the conservational status and future outlook for these remarkable plants and examines their place in the 21st century in the context of changing landscapes across the world. The final chapter, entitled Cultivation and Horticulture considers the cultivation of the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants with recommendations of responsible and ethical nurseries where the reader may acquire responsibly and legally produced sticky-leaved insect-eating plants to grow and study at home. Glistening Carnivores is the first and only study of the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants and represents an unparallel source of information on the subject. The strengths of this book undoubtedly include (1) its uniquely detailed content; (2) the 279 spectacular figures including breath taking images and useful distribution maps and (3) the very first published images of dozens of species of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants. Glistening Carnivores is up-to-date, uniquely detailed, focused, and visually beautiful. It is technically written yet is accessible to specialist and non-specialist audiences and will be a valued source of information for all interested in the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants and carnivorous plants in general!

Plants That Eat Animals

Plants That Eat Animals
Author: Allan Fowler
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780613546379

For use in schools and libraries only. Easy-to-read text explains how these unique plants attract, capture, and ingest their meals.

Why Do Pitcher Plants Eat Bugs?

Why Do Pitcher Plants Eat Bugs?
Author: Brianna Battista
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538220326

Because of plants' sedentary lives, they're not often placed among the more bizarre organisms on Earth. This beguiling book contains plenty of peculiar plants to entice future botanists. They'll find out about carnivorous pitcher plants as well as many other kinds of valuable vegetation and why they've developed similarly strange adaptations. This is a perfect way to delve into the study of plants and plant parts, a key part of life science curricula. Readers will never look at plants the same way again.

Plants that Eat Insects

Plants that Eat Insects
Author: Anabel Dean
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1977-01-01
Genre: Carnivorous plants
ISBN: 9780822502999

Describes the Venus's flytrap, sundew, butterwort, bladderwort, fungus, pitcher plant, and cobra plant.

Hungry Plants

Hungry Plants
Author: Mary Batten
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2010-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307531228

This book offers readers a bug’s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the “jaws” of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art.

Plants That Eat

Plants That Eat
Author: Keisha Jones
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2016-07-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1499421419

From a distance, plants may seem harmless. But that doesn’t mean all of them are! Welcome to the world of carnivorous plants, where the beautiful foliage and attractive appearance belie these plants’ true intentions. Readers learn about Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, and more, as well as the mechanisms that allow them to eat animals and insects whole. This information-rich volume explains how being carnivorous is actually a defense, and how it helps these special plants survive. Colorful images and age-appropriate language explain important science concepts, which are presented in a way that’s designed to complement classroom learning.

Do Plants Really Eat Insects?

Do Plants Really Eat Insects?
Author: Thomas Canavan
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Botany
ISBN: 9781782123927

"A fun and engaging look into the world of horses and foals, describing their physical traits, habits, capabilities, and social interactions. Students will enjoy the action shots while engaging text features, like color-coded facts, vocabulary words, and Q&A sidebars, challenge readers to consider the lives of horses from a fresh perspective."