In this classic work, Nobel laureate Maurice Maeterlinck invites readers on a poetic and philosophical journey into the hidden world of plants. Far from a dry botanical text, the book reveals the ingenious mechanisms and clever strategies that flowers employ for survival and propagation. Maeterlinck uses lyrical prose to explore the "soul" of flowers, attributing to them a form of consciousness and will, and marvels at their intricate methods of attracting insects and adapting to their environments.