Deceptive Beauties: The World of Wild Orchids
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Confucius called them the "king of fragrant plants," and John Ruskin condemned them as "prurient apparitions." Across the centuries, orchids have captivated us with their elaborate exoticism, their powerful perfumes, and their sublime seductiveness. But the disquieting beauty of orchids is an unplanned marvel of evolution, and the story of orchids is as captivating as any novel. As acclaimed writer Michael Pollan and National Geographic photographer...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0226982971
ISBN13:9780226982977
Release Date:October 2011
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:184 Pages
Weight:2.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.9" x 10.0"
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