The Sexual Life of Flowers av Simon Klein

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<P>''A fascinating treasure trove for plant lovers and gardeners alike.'' - Frances Tophill<br><br><B>Often beautiful and sometimes strange, flowering plants have evolved to become masters of seduction.</B><br><br>We are surrounded by extraordinary partnerships between plants and the birds, bees and other insects that pollinate them. In <I>The Sexual Life of Flowers</I>, botanist Simon Klein leads a beguiling and fascinating tour of the courtship between fifty flowers and the pollinators vital to their survival.<br><br>From the siren scent of honeysuckle to the radiating warmth of the sunflower or the ultraviolet signal of the red poppy; tales of botanical charm, deception and intrigue are played out amid an annual explosion of activity in gardens, meadows and woodlands. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this is a beautiful collection for gardeners and anyone with an interest in flowers.</P>