Botony of Desire

I managed to get a copy of Bot o D at my local library (it barely looks as though it has been read). It is an intriguing view of "domesticated" plants from a rather unique perspective. Have some plants used humans desires as a means to ensure thier own survival? Albeit in changed and mutated variations on the original.

The book has raised interesting questions on human fashion and changing tastes and fashion. I did not realise that marijuana was such an extreme taboo in the USofA these days. I didn't see why it was such a big deal that GW bush had been recorded implying that he had tried it in his past. Back ten or 20 years ago it would have been pretty hard not to have been exposed to it so big deal. It is certainly not the first time he has been shot sown from his moral high ground. It would be a bit like if we had alchohol prohabition again and people being chastised for consuming it in these day when it is very accepted and legal.

I found the article on Apples enlightening and it explains why the wild apple trees I encountered many years ago on my walk to school in the countryside were so marginal for eating (although there were a few that were quite acceptable and might have been worth propogating).

Overall a good read and a new perspective - just what you want in a good book.