Publisher's Synopsis
The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants is a scientific book written by Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and biologist. In this book, Darwin explores the various climbing mechanisms and habits of different plants, including the way they move and adapt to their environment. He focuses on the physical and physiological characteristics of climbing plants, such as the structure of their stems, leaves, and tendrils, as well as the role of light and gravity in their growth patterns. Darwin also discusses the evolutionary implications of climbing plants, including how they have evolved to compete for resources and survive in different environments. The book is a comprehensive study of the behavior and function of climbing plants, and it remains an important work in the field of botany and plant biology.A revolving tendril, though inclined during the greater part of its course at an angle of about 45 degrees (in one case of only 37 degrees) above the horizon, stiffened and straightened itself from tip to base in a certain part of its course, thus becoming nearly or quite vertical. I witnessed this repeatedly; and it occurred both when the supporting internodes were free and when they were tied up; but was perhaps most conspicuous in the latter case.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
