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The Rose's Kiss: A Natural History of Flowers
University of Chicago Press, 2002 Paper: 978-0-226-04440-8 Library of Congress Classification QK653.B45 2002 Dewey Decimal Classification 582.13
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
"An engaging botanical overview of flowers."-New York Times Book Review In The Rose's Kiss, Peter Bernhardt presents a fascinating and wide-ranging look at the natural history of flowers—how they look, what they do, and their often hidden interactions with the surrounding environment and other living organisms upon which they depend for their survival. You'll discover why flowers are so colorful, how they evolved, and how insects exploit them for their nectar. This is a book for all flower lovers, from naturalists and gardeners to poets and botanists. See other books on: Bernhardt, Peter | Flowers | Gardening | Natural History | Plant ecology See other titles from University of Chicago Press |
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The Rose's Kiss: A Natural History of Flowers
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | REVIEWS | TOC
University of Chicago Press, 2002
Paper: 978-0-226-04440-8
Paper: 978-0-226-04440-8
"An engaging botanical overview of flowers."-New York Times Book Review
In The Rose's Kiss, Peter Bernhardt presents a fascinating and wide-ranging look at the natural history of flowers—how they look, what they do, and their often hidden interactions with the surrounding environment and other living organisms upon which they depend for their survival. You'll discover why flowers are so colorful, how they evolved, and how insects exploit them for their nectar. This is a book for all flower lovers, from naturalists and gardeners to poets and botanists.
In The Rose's Kiss, Peter Bernhardt presents a fascinating and wide-ranging look at the natural history of flowers—how they look, what they do, and their often hidden interactions with the surrounding environment and other living organisms upon which they depend for their survival. You'll discover why flowers are so colorful, how they evolved, and how insects exploit them for their nectar. This is a book for all flower lovers, from naturalists and gardeners to poets and botanists.
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | REVIEWS | TOC
