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Title:
The Romance of Plant Life
Interesting Descriptions of the Strange and Curious in the Plant World
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Romance of Plant Life" by G. F. Scott Elliot is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work provides interesting descriptions of the peculiar and fascinating aspects of the plant world, aiming to enlighten readers about the various roles that plants play in the ecosystem and their interactions with humans, animals, and the environment. At the start of the book, the author introduces the surprising concept that plants are not as passive as they seem. Through vivid descriptions and scientific explanations, the text discusses how certain plants exhibit movement and responsiveness, challenging the common perception that they are immobile and inactive. The author also emphasizes the significant role that plants play in supporting life on Earth, drawing connections between sunlight, photosynthesis, and the nourishment of both animals and humans, demonstrating the intricate web of life that centers around these vital organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Elliot, G. F. Scott (George Francis Scott), 1862-1934
EBook No.: 45930
Published: Jun 10, 2014
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Plants
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Romance of Plant Life
Interesting Descriptions of the Strange and Curious in the Plant World
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Romance of Plant Life" by G. F. Scott Elliot is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work provides interesting descriptions of the peculiar and fascinating aspects of the plant world, aiming to enlighten readers about the various roles that plants play in the ecosystem and their interactions with humans, animals, and the environment. At the start of the book, the author introduces the surprising concept that plants are not as passive as they seem. Through vivid descriptions and scientific explanations, the text discusses how certain plants exhibit movement and responsiveness, challenging the common perception that they are immobile and inactive. The author also emphasizes the significant role that plants play in supporting life on Earth, drawing connections between sunlight, photosynthesis, and the nourishment of both animals and humans, demonstrating the intricate web of life that centers around these vital organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Elliot, G. F. Scott (George Francis Scott), 1862-1934
EBook No.: 45930
Published: Jun 10, 2014
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Plants
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.