Bibliograph

Demons in Eden, the paradox of plant diversity, Jonathan Silvertown

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Demons in Eden, the paradox of plant diversity, Jonathan Silvertown

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-164) and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Demons in Eden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

58535569

Responsibility statement

Jonathan Silvertown

Sub title

the paradox of plant diversity

Summary

Explores the diversity of plant life in the world's various regions and explains why such diversity exists in light of ecological patterns and evolutionary processes

Table Of Contents

An evolving Eden -- The tree of trees -- Succulent isles -- Demon mountain -- The Panama paradox -- Nix nitch -- Liebig's revenge -- Florida! -- New demons? -- The end of Eden? -- Scientific names of plants mentioned in the text

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