Mancuso, Stefano
The Incredible Journey of Plants
- ISBN 13:
- 9781635421910
- author:
- Mancuso, Stefano
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Other Press LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Plants,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Incredible Journey of Plants by Stefano Mancuso is a richly illustrated exploration of plant migration that reveals unexpected connections between nature and culture. By studying plants, we can gain insight into the unstoppable drive to spread life that has led them to colonize every possible environment on earth.
From the release of spores to the dispersal of seeds by various means, including wind, animals, water, and even simple falls from the plant, Mancuso shares fascinating stories of how plants have adapted to conquer new spaces. He also reveals how some plants have thrived in inhospitable environments, resisted devastating disasters, and brought life to sterile islands.
This accessible and absorbing overview offers a unique perspective on the incredible journeys of plants, shedding light on their remarkable ability to travel through time and space, and the surprising ways in which they interact with animals and their environment.
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