In Defense of Plants (eBook)

The Study of Plants in a Whole New LightMatt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom. James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author ofDarwin's Backyard#1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & EssaysInternationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms.A botanists 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 Plantschanges 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, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist,In Defense of Plantsis 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, youll find:Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolismPassionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organismsPersonal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plantsIf you enjoyed books likeThe Botany of Desire,What a Plant Knows, orThe Soul of an Octopus, then youll loveIn Defense of Plants.