Glistening Carnivores – the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants

Stewart McPherson

Each of the following seven chapters then individually focus on one genus of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants. Each genus is considered in terms of its taxonomy, botanical history, morphology and ecology. In the following chapter, entitled Habitat Loss and the Threat of Extinction, the book then moves to consider the conservational status and future outlook for these remarkable plants and examines their place in the 21st century in the context of changing landscapes across the world. The final chapter, entitled Cultivation and Horticulture considers the cultivation of the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants with recommendations of responsible and ethical nurseries where the reader may acquire responsibly and legally produced sticky-leaved insect-eating plants to grow and study at home.
Glistening Carnivores is the first and only study of the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants and represents an unparallel source of information on the subject. The strengths of this book undoubtedly include (1) its uniquely detailed content; (2) the 279 spectacular figures including breath taking images and useful distribution maps and (3) the very first published images of dozens of species of sticky-leaved insect-eating plants.

Glistening Carnivores is, uniquely detailed, focused, and visually beautiful. It is technically written yet is accessible to non-specialist audiences and will be a valued source of information for all interested in the sticky-leaved insect-eating plants and carnivorous plants in general!

Growing Carnivores – An Italian perspective

Pages: 135

Images: 164
Page Size: 181 x 245 mm
Cover: Hardcover

Cost: AU$36 postage included

Simply stated, this book is excellent! It provides rock-solid information, concisely, and in a lovely format. The photography is excellent, and perfectly compliments the text. Some growers, especially those who already have cultivation-focused books by D’Amato or Slack, may feel they have no reason to buy another. But this book offers a fresh perspective, one that is different from D’Amato (a Californian) or Slack (a Brit). Barry Rice (US)

A great new book, lots of excellent photos and useful cultivation advice. A must have for any cp grower’s library. Really refreshing to see cultivation from a national perspective, Italy in this case. I really enjoyed reading about growing plants in the Italian climate, which is particularly – but not only – useful for all growers in mediterranean climates. Expert advice from an expert horticulturist and field researcher. Stewart McPherson (AU)

This book is an excellent piece of work. Throughout its pages are good quality photos of very well grown plants. I particularly like the shots of the Cephalotus. The text itself is translated from Italian which gives the book a certain charm. You actually find yourself reading it with an Italian accent! The information is clear and concise and will be of great use to the novice and experienced grower, particularly those living in cooler climates. Greg Bourke (AU)

I found this book fun to read as well as informative for beginners and experienced alike. Being English speaking I found the conversion from Italian added to the “Italian Experience” and it is always interesting to hear of other growers’ successes. The pictures are clear and are relevant to the text. Having met Marcello in Sydney some years ago, I am pleased to say his book is a good read and one I am glad to have on my shelf. Jessica Biddlecombe (AU)

Treated genera: Dionaea, Darlingtonia, Nepenthes, Heliamphora, Utricularia, Cephalotus, Pinguicula, Drosera, Sarracenia, Byblis, Drosophyllum, Roridula, Ibicella, Triphyophyllum, Catopsis, Brocchinia, Genlisea and Aldrovanda.

Carnivorous Plants of Australia Poster Series

To commemorate the 2008 International Carnivorous Plant Conference held in Sydney, Australia, a limited edition series of 3 posters has been released. Local CP enthusiasts, Phill Mann, Greg Bourke and Richard Nunn have collated many fine images from field trips to produce these high quality works that depict the diversity of Australian CPs, Drosera flowers and Cephalotus. Printed in limited numbers on high quality glossy stock (50 x 75cm), these posters are a must for any CP enthusiast.

Endemic to the South West tip of Western Australia, this amazing plant is a spectacle to behold in the field. Pitchers form in many different shapes, sizes and colour variations, depending on their location and individual micro climate.

Australia is without doubt the global hot spot for Drosera. With over 100 species ranging from Tuberous, pygmy, fork leaved, tropical and others, the corresponding floral display is amazing and diverse. This poster represents the beauty of shape and colour variation of just a small sample of this incredible genus.

Australia has one of the greatest concentration and diversity of CPs on the planet. This poster illustrates that diversity with a cross section of the many forms of Drosera, Utricularia, Byblis, Nepenthes, Aldrovanda and Cephalotus, captured in beautiful colour images in their natural environment.

Australian Customers: each poster $20 or set of three AU$55

postage and handling: 1 – 2 posters $10, 3 – 6 posters AU$15

International Customers: each poster $20USD or set of three USD$55

postage and handling: 1 – 2 poster $10USD, 3 – 6 posters USD$15

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