Quiver trees, phantom orchids & rock splitters
Subtitle: the remarkable survival strategies of plants
By: Jesse Vernon Trail
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 289
ISBN-13: 9781770412088
Subjects: Plants; Effect of stress on; Hardiness; Plant ecology
Other titles: Quiver trees, phantom orchids and rock splitters
Description: Whether it's an arctic heather that can create subtropical conditions within its leaves or a dwarf mistletoe that can shoot its seeds up to 50 feet away, plants demonstrate remarkable strategies in coping with and surviving their environment. This book showcases these exceptional plants with absorbing information and stunning photos that will inspire a new respect for nature's innovation and resilience.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.