Botanica Erotica

A Compendium of Plants That Are Naughty by Nature

von Holly Farrell

144 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Uncover the romance and revealing nature of plantsA beautiful collection of 30 plant stories, Botanica Erotica celebrates a rude name, a suggestive appearance, or unusual reproduction antics. Illustrated and laced with fascinating facts, tantalising tales, and baffling biology, this compendium brings the private life of plants alive.Whether explaining how "Shaggy solider" or "Sticky Willy" got their names, or the importance of catfishing for pollination, Botanica Erotica explains how sex is at the heart of plant reproduction. But there is a serious side too, revealing the interconnected world of humans and plants. Ever wondered why both plants and humans use scent for attraction? Or considered how "popping the cherry" ever entered our vernacular?Whether you're enticed by their looks or intrigued by their names, you'll want to know more - and return for a second date with these fascinating plants.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Garten und Gärtnern Ratgeber für Pflanzen und Pflege
• ISBN: 9780241834954
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.10.2026
• Größe: 200 x 155 mm
• Verlag: Dorling Kindersley Ltd