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The botany of desire : a plant's eye view of the world

by Michael Pollan

This study explores the reciprocal relationship between humans and plants, examining how the apple, tulip, marijuana, and potato have evolved to satisfy human desires. It considers the co-evolutionary process through which plants ensure their survival.

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