Thorny, spiny, and prickly plants can be found in many places throughout the world. These adaptations help keep the plants safe. As a consequence, some of these

Our image of plants is changing dramatically away from passive entities merely subject to environmental forces and organisms that are designed solely for the ac

"Prickly Plants introduces readers to thorny and spiney plants from around the world and the ways in which they use thorns and spines to protect themselves. Fro

What do cacti, roses, and succulents have in common? They’re all plants that poke! This book explores these plant species and more, providing an in-depth look

This book presents visual plant defenses (camouflage, mimicry and aposematism via coloration, morphology and even movement) against herbivores. It is mainly an