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In Defense of Plants

An Exploration into the Wonder of Plants

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In Defense of Plants

By: Matt Candeias PhD
Narrated by: Matthew Boston
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In his debut book, internationally recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms.

A botanist's defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection.

The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. In this book, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plant organisms as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms.

In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you'll find fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism, passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plants, and personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants.

©2021 Matt Candeias (P)2021 Tantor Agricultural & Food Sciences Biological Sciences Botany & Plants Ecology Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Gardening

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After listening to the podcast for years I had high hopes for this book and was still surprised at how interesting this book is, explaining how plants thrive and survive is expertly explained. The narrating is engaging and clear, which is especially important when explaining complex biological processes. Five stars was so easy to give.

I love this book

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A wide ranging tour of all plant life, literally full of wonderfull facts. Nicely balanced between breadth of content and botanical detail. It has the potential inspire the botanist in all of us. Top notch narration with an enthusiasm well matched to the subject matter.

Wonderfull. Far more interesting than initially expected.

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Great book. But the narration would have been much better if Matt had done it.

Purple pitcher plant...

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Even as an environmentalist, this book went a long way in helping me properly appreciate plants for the amazing organisms that they are.

Eye opening and entertaining

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Very fun and informative. Learned a lot about some crazy plants and how important all plants are for the whole world. Highly recommend!

Great listen!

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Nice information on plants from around world from the largest trees to the smallest parasitic plants and how all this wonder ties our world together.

Insightful

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What an insight into the world of plants. Uplifting and enlightening. I couldn't press pause and lapped up every word.

Brilliant

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skip the first 2 chapters to get a better experience, pretty personal stuff I just don't care for

could be better

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I can't believe this was a free download! If you have even a passing interest in plants or the environment, this is a great book to get stuck into

Fantastic introduction to plants

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The Audiobook is very interesting, i enjoy it very much! I have learnt a lot of new about plants and nature

Very interesting book!

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