Best Seller
Botanica Erotica
Hardcover
$25.00
Published on Oct 27, 2026 | 144 Pages
Delve between the sheets to learn about the romance and rudeness of plants
This beautiful collection of 30 plant stories celebrates a rude name, a suggestive appearance, or unusual reproduction antics. Sumptuously illustrated and laced with fascinating facts, tantalizing tales, and baffling biology, Naughty by Nature brings the private life of plants alive.
Whether explaining how “Shaggy solider” or “Sticky Willy” got their names, or the importance of catfishing for pollination, this fascinating collection explains how sex is at the heart of plant reproduction. But there is a serious side too. Each plant story offers a dive into interesting information about the biology, history, and ecology of a plant.
Occasional essays reveal the interconnected world of humans and plants. Take for example, fragrance: both plants and humans use scent for attraction, whether that be other humans or, in the plant’s case, pollinators. Consider too, how plant names have impacted the English language – how did “popping the cherry” ever come to fruition?
Naughty by Nature is a feast for the eyes and the soul. Whether you’re enticed by their looks or intrigued by their names, you’ll want to know more – and return for a second date with these fascinating plants.
This beautiful collection of 30 plant stories celebrates a rude name, a suggestive appearance, or unusual reproduction antics. Sumptuously illustrated and laced with fascinating facts, tantalizing tales, and baffling biology, Naughty by Nature brings the private life of plants alive.
Whether explaining how “Shaggy solider” or “Sticky Willy” got their names, or the importance of catfishing for pollination, this fascinating collection explains how sex is at the heart of plant reproduction. But there is a serious side too. Each plant story offers a dive into interesting information about the biology, history, and ecology of a plant.
Occasional essays reveal the interconnected world of humans and plants. Take for example, fragrance: both plants and humans use scent for attraction, whether that be other humans or, in the plant’s case, pollinators. Consider too, how plant names have impacted the English language – how did “popping the cherry” ever come to fruition?
Naughty by Nature is a feast for the eyes and the soul. Whether you’re enticed by their looks or intrigued by their names, you’ll want to know more – and return for a second date with these fascinating plants.
Author
Holly Farrell
Holly Farrell is an award-winning garden writer and highly experienced author. Her 17th book will be published by Bloomsbury in 2026 and she contributes regularly to The Simple Things magazine. Recently, she has been working on the Guernsey LitFest event. An RHS Wisley-trained horticulturalist, Holly is also a history graduate and a former judge on the Vegetable Forum at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Her books include: RHS Little Books series such as Wild Gardening and Cut Flower Growing; RHS Plants from Pips; RHS Gardening for Mindfulness; Growing Herbs (Kew Gardener’s Guides); Grow: Fruit (DK); for the Chelsea Physic Garden, Healing with Plants and The Herb Almanac; The Jam Maker’s Garden.
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