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portada anatomy of a rose,exploring the secret life of flowers
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Year
2002
Language
English
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
Weight
0.25 kg.
ISBN
0738206695
ISBN13
9780738206691

anatomy of a rose,exploring the secret life of flowers

Sharman Apt Russell (Author) · Basic Books · Paperback

anatomy of a rose,exploring the secret life of flowers - Russell, Sharman Apt

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Synopsis "anatomy of a rose,exploring the secret life of flowers"

In Anatomy of a Rose, Sharman Apt Russell eloquently unveils the inner life of flowers. From their diverse fragrances to their nasty deceptions, Russell proves that, where nature is concerned, wonder is not only our starting point, it can also be our destination. Throughout this botanical journey, she reveals that the science behind these intelligent plants-how they evolved, how they survive, how they heal-is even more awe-inspiring than their fleeting beauty. Russell helps us imagine what a field of snapdragons looks like to a honeybee, and she introduces us to flowers that regulate their own temperature, attract pollinating bats, even smell like a rotting corpse. She also delves into cutting-edge research on everything from flower senses to their healing power. Long used to ease everything from depression to childbirth, flowers are now our main line of defense against childhood leukemia and the deadly Ebola virus. In this poetic rumination, which combines graceful writing with a scientist's clarity, Russell brings together the work of botanists around the globe, and illuminates a world at once familiar and exotic.

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