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During the summer of 1860, I was surprised by finding how large a number of insects were caught by the leaves of the common sun-dew (Drosera rotundifolia) on a heath in Sussex. I had heard that insects were thus caught, but knew nothing further on the subject.

Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist who established that all species of life have descended over time from a common ancestry, and proposed the scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that... Read Full Overview

In this classic work of botanical science, Charles Darwin investigates the habits of insect-eating plants. He explores their structures and mechanisms, as well as the processes by which they capture and digest prey. This book is a fascinating exploration of one of nature's... Read Full Overview

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) has been widely recognized since his own time as one of the most influential writers in the history of Western thought. His books were widely read by specialists and the general public, and his influence had been extended by almost continuous... Read Full Overview

Insectivorous Plants is a book by British naturalist and evolutionary theory pioneer Charles Darwin.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Me trouvant pendant l' t de 1860 dans les landes du comt de Sussex, je remarquai, avec une grande surprise, le nombre consid rable d'insectes saisis par les feuilles du Rossolis (Drosera rotundifolia). J'avais entendu dire que les feuilles de cette plante capturent les insectes;... Read Full Overview

First published in 1875, Insectivorous Plants is Charles Darwin's meticulous and fascinating study of carnivorous flora.

Following the publication of his theory of evolution, Darwin spent years conducting exhaustive experiments in his home laboratory... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...ner than other insects. The largest kind which I have seen caught was a small butterfly (Caenonympha pamphilus); but the Rev. H.M. Wilkinson informs me that he found a large living dragon-fly with its body firmly held by two leaves. As this plant is extremely... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...ner than other insects. The largest kind which I have seen caught was a small butterfly (Caenonympha pamphilus); but the Rev. H.M. Wilkinson informs me that he found a large living dragon-fly with its body firmly held by two leaves. As this plant is extremely... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin Insectivorous Plants is a book by British naturalist and evolutionary theory pioneer Charles Darwin, first published on 2... Read Full Overview

These meticulous studies form a minor contribution to the evolutionary series by the study of the adaptations of such plants to impoverished conditions. Darwin was helped by various physiologists and chemists in the experimental work, particularly by Professor Edward Frankland... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors and, in a joint publication... Read Full Overview