Publisher's Synopsis
Insectivorous Plants is a scientific work written by Charles Darwin, first published in 1875. The book explores the fascinating world of carnivorous plants, specifically those that feed on insects. Darwin's research and observations are based on his experiments and studies of various species of insectivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, sundew, and pitcher plants.The book provides a detailed description of the structure and function of these plants, as well as their unique adaptations for capturing and digesting prey. Darwin also discusses the evolutionary history of insectivorous plants and their relationship to other plant species.Insectivorous Plants is a significant contribution to the field of botany and remains a classic work in the study of carnivorous plants. The book's clear and concise language makes it accessible to both scientific and general readers interested in the fascinating world of plant behavior and evolution.It follows from these few facts that different kinds of seeds excite the leaves in very different degrees; whether this is solely due to the nature of their coats is not clear. In the case of the cress seeds, the partial removal of the layer of mucus hastened the inflection of the tentacles. Whenever the leaves remain inflected during several days over seeds, it is clear that they absorb some matter from them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
