The secret of flowers, Christian Sprengel

The Secret of Flowers takes you into the life and work of the founder of floral biology named Christian Sprengel. Sprengel is known for his conclusions about the relationship of plants and animals. For example, in the late 18th century he unraveled the meaning of flower colors, the role of flower scents and the function of buzzing insects around brightly colored inflorescences. This book will give you an outline of his life and work and the connections between them.