Kuriose Pflanzen

Welcome to the world of extraordinary plants and fungi! From astonishing to toxic to pain-relieving, "Mr. Plant Geek" Michael Perry takes you on a discovery tour of the 40 most curious plants and fungi. He entertainingly explains what makes each of these species so special. With detailed illustrations and exciting facts, this is a quirky yet informative plant book for nature lovers and hobby gardeners.

On the trail of the most bizarre plants on Earth:
• A wonderfully wacky "freak show" of the 40 most fascinating plants and fungi: whether small or large, fragrant or stinky, beautiful or ugly
• Which flower looks like Darth Vader? And why is the telegraph plant considered the Dancing Queen?
• Surprising facts, thrilling plant portraits, and the author's amusing travel experiences provide great reading enjoyment

Plants can be this amazing! Rogue plants that behave quite criminally or dancing superheroes – this book is packed with extraordinary information: from the water trap that snaps its prey in 10–20 milliseconds, to the duck orchid, to the creepy octopus fungus. This book not only brings you closer to the cultural significance and habitat of plants and fungi but also shows whether and how you can grow them yourself. Stay tuned!

A crazy and humorous book that offers all nature lovers a very special insight into the world of quirky plants and fungi.