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Quiver Trees, Phantom Orchids And Rock Splitters : the Remarkable Survival Strategies Of Plants /
A fascinating exploration of the world's most unusual plants 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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Toronto, Ont. :
ECW Press,
2015.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | A fascinating exploration of the world's most unusual plants 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. They are often exposed to bitter cold, relentless winds, intense heat, drought, fire, pollution, and many other adverse growing conditions. Yet they are still able to survive and often even thrive. Quiver Trees, Phantom Orchids and Rock Splitters: The Remarkable Survival Strategies of Plants showcases these exceptional plants with absorbing information and stunning photos that will inspire a new respect for nature's innovation and resilience. |
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| Notas: | Title from resource description page (Recorded Books, viewed September 08, 2015). |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9781770907041 1770907041 |