{"product_id":"the-milkweed-poisoner-dale-walters-9780691287850","title":"The Milkweed Poisoner: Tales of Murder and Seduction from the Botanical Underworld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"True crime\" tales from the darkest corners of the plant world--a one-of-a-kind reference book for naturalists, botanists, and curious gardeners\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe natural world has its share of killers, con artists, seducers and conspirators whose stories are every bit as dramatic as any crime novel. From strangler figs that slowly suffocate their hosts, to orchids that seduce insects with intricate disguises, to acacias that employ armies of ants to attack their enemies, these are tales of cunning and competition played out under root and leaf. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Milkweed Poisoner\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the latest discoveries in plant science to uncover a realm where plants communicate, manipulate and wage chemical warfare in nature's relentless struggle. Rich with fascinating characters and remarkable natural history, this unique book takes a true crime approach to the botanical world, presenting a series of lively and informative casebooks that reveal how the lives of plants are far stranger than we ever imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA captivating journey into the dark side of botany, \u003ci\u003eThe Milkweed Poisoner\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for gardeners, nature lovers and anyone curious about the strategies plants use to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dale Walters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0691287856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691287850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Dale Walters","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50546579505407,"sku":"9780691287850","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-milkweed-poisoner-dale-walters-9780691287850","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}