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Smithsonian flora : inside the secret world of plants Cover Image Book

Smithsonian flora : inside the secret world of plants / Smithsonian in asssociation with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ; senior editor, Helen Fewster ;US editors, Megan Douglass, Karyn Gerhard ; contributors, Jamie Ambrose, Dr. Ross Bayton, Matt Candeias, Dr. Sarah Jose, Andrew Mikoljaski, Esther Ripley, David Summers.

Flora (portion title)
Fewster, Helen, (editor.). Douglass, Megan, (editor.). Gerhard, Karyn, (editor.). Ambrose, Jamie (Author of nature books for children), (contributor.). Bayton, Ross, (contributor.). Candeias, Matt, (contributor.). Jose, Sarah, (contributor.). Mikolajski, Andrew, (contributor.). Ripley, Esther, (contributor.). Summers, David (Writer on natural history), (contributor.). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, (contributor.). Smithsonian Institution, (issuing body.).

Summary:

From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Flora invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear illustrations that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plant roots and leaves communicate with their neighbors and how flowers use color and scent to interact with--and manipulate--the creatures around them, Flora is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781465474506
  • ISBN: 1465474501
  • Physical Description: 440 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
  • Edition: First American edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"At head of title: DK."
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The plant kingdom -- Roots -- Stems and branches -- Leaves -- Flowers -- Seeds and fruits -- Plant families.

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Subject:
Plants > Pictorial works.
Plants > Identification.
Botany > Pictorial works.
Botanical illustration.
Flowers > Pictorial works.
Photography of plants.
Genre:
Illustrated works.

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