Carnivorous Plants of the World

By James Pietropaolo and Patricia Pietropaolo

Book Overview

Few groups of plants capture the imagination like these carnivores, which act as predators rather than prey. Among the best known are the Venus fly trap and the various pitcher plants; these and many others are covered.Published at $34.95 Our last copies available at $17.49

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881920665
• ISBN13: 9780881920666
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

For any professional/academic botanical reference collection

Typically found in nutrient-poor soils, carnivorous plants are true predators that attract, entrap, and digest insects for the purpose of obtaining minerals necessary to their growth, function, and reproduction. In Carnivorous Plants Of The World, James and Patricia Pietropaolo (founders of the Peter Pauls Nurseries in Canadaigua, New York) draw upon their more than 25 years of experience to provide the gardener, horticulturalist, and botanist with a comprehensive compendium of carnivorous plants from around the world. Each chapter specifically addresses a particular category of carnivores including Venus Fly Trap; Pitcher Plants; Sundew Types; Butterworts; and Bladderworts. Within each genus, the species in cultivation are fully treated while the remainder are listed with brief descriptions for identification. The authors then cover the issues of cultivation techniques, pests and diseases, propagation and hybridization. The "reader friendly" text is enhanced with line drawings, lists of carnivorous plant sources and societies, a glossary, and an index. Carnivorous Plants Of The World is an essential addition to any professional or academic botanical reference collection.

Interesting Intro

I recently finished reading this book and found it both interesting and easy to read. With a slightly above average knowledge of botany, I was able to follow along. The pictures and drawings are great to look at and the writing style is fluid. If I had not recieved this as a gift, I would certainly buy it.