Dr. Larry Mellichamp is a Professor of Botany and Horticulture at the University of North Carolina where he has taught for over 30 years. Paula Gross holds a Masters in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. She also spent two years of training at Goodness Grows Nursery.
"Complete with seductive photographs and a lighthearted but substantive text." --The New York Times "An informative and visually arresting book devoted to a dizzying array of plants not frequently found in typical American gardens. Perfect for gardeners of all levels who wish to cultivate out-of-the-ordinary plants and for armchair gardeners interested in thumbing through photographs of unusual botanicals." --Library Journal "A must for any gardener with access to a hothouse and a desire to grow something out of the ordinary. From strange orchids to voodoo lilies, beehive-shaped ginger and honey locust, each plant includes difficulty ratings, hardiness zones, growing needs, and even height and spread." --Midwest Book Review "A fun, easy read." --Toronto Star "For the gardener who wants to stretch beyond the everyday into the realm of ... wicked fun." --Houston Chronicle "If you seek entertainment while your garden sleeps, give Bizarre Botanicals a whirl." --Philadelphia Inquirer "From carnivorous plants to orchids and succulents, this book is a beauty, even if you only marvel at the photos." --Omaha World-Herald "A plant zoo of animal look-alikes." --San Antonio Express-News "Bright, full-page photos add to the fascination as readers discover nature's most mysterious plants." --Our State "Beautifully illustrated." --SciTech Book News "This is one of the most entertaining plant books you're likely to find anywhere." --Bamboo and More "A fun and fascinating encyclopedia of weird plants that boast such qualities as freaky displays of sex death and botanical wizardry." --Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
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