Bizarre botanicals : how to grow string-of-hearts, jack-in-the-pulpit, panda ginger, and other weird and wonderful plants

Mellichamp, Larry. (Author). Gross, Paula. (Added Author).

Summary: Plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross take readers on a curious botanical journey of weirdly wonderful plants. Bizarre Botanicals features over 75 astonishing plants that have extraordinary abilities: from pyrotechnic spores that can burst into flame when ignited, to flowers that lure insects to their deaths. Each plant profile includes essential care and cultivation information. A difficulty scale alerts gardeners to how easy (or difficult) it is to grow the plant at home.

Record details

ISBN: 9781604690767
ISBN: 1604690763
Physical Description: print
283 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-277) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Carnivorous plants -- Ferns and fern allies -- Flamboyant flowers and bric-a-bract -- Love plants -- Odd inflorescences -- Weird leaves -- The plant zoo -- Prickly plants -- Orchids -- Succulents.