Plants with Superpowers by Domoney, David (9781836001171) | Browns Books
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Plants with Superpowers : 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home

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David Domoney is a familiar face on several of UK TV’s most popular garden and magazine programmes.

He is a great enthusiast for the positive power of plants and is constantly discovering and seeking out new and amazing facts about nature.

He is known for his ability to turn complex scientific topics into fascinating facts that are easy to understand. In David’s new book, he shares with readers an incredible array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities.

After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly gifted plants with superpowers.

The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike.

They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home.

Learn the mysteries of these plants and you too will be able to appreciate these true wonders.

Amongst other examples, discover how:Snowdrops produce their own anti-freezeThe military uses deadly nightshade to counteract chemical warfareVenus fly traps have a memory and can countA potato can charge your mobile phoneThe sensitive plant moves when touchedPrehistoric Ginkgo trees can survive an atomic bombIn folklore, blackthorn was thought to have the best wood for magic wandsFor all the plants that are included in the book, there are reliable growing tips as well as a miscellany of captivating facts, making this ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

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Frances Lincoln
1836001177 / 9781836001171
Hardback
635.9
03/04/2025
United Kingdom
English
175 pages : illustrations (colour)
22 cm

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