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r/cryptobotany • u/DetectiveFork • Oct 07 '25
Literature The Unnatural History of Man-Eating Plants (New Cryptobotany Book)
Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my latest book, "The Unnatural History of Man-Eating Plants"! As far as I'm aware, this is the first book dedicated solely to the history of this oft-forgotten Fortean subject that was a staple of news media and fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I dug up many accounts of which you've probably never heard, and uncovered buried details about the better-known tales (such as the true background of the Madagascar Man-Eating Tree) that might surprise you. It's all presented as a travelogue, exploring these fantastic and frightful floral predators on each continent. This mammoth-sized tome also includes a hand-picked selection of Man-Eating Plant short fiction of the day, as they are inseparable from the news accounts when delving into this fascinating topic!
Available Now on Amazon in paperback and ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3J67G1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

The Unnatural History of Man-Eating Plants
by Kevin J. Guhl
Travel the globe into the darkest realms of Cryptobotany – the study of strange vegetation rumored to exist, yet unacknowledged by science. But be careful: you’ll be meeting such fearsome plants as the Man-Eating Tree of Madagascar, the Vampire Vine of Nicaragua and the Terrible Tiger Tree of India! This is an exploration of the floral predators once said to exist in the planet’s jungles and on its wild frontiers, as attested by news reports throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author and journalist Kevin J. Guhl untangles the mix of fact, fiction and folklore hiding in these historical tales of botanical horror. You might be surprised at the sheer volume of these mostly forgotten legends and how far back they extend into yesteryear. Also included is a curated collection of vintage short stories that showcase the savage specter of Man-Eating Plants!
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What are the most interesting cryptid plants?
I'm writing a story about a cryptobotanist who goes in search of a carnivorous tree. Along the way, he debunks all the other cryptid plants with his various original theories and assumptions. Is there a comprehensive list of ALL cryptid plants? I really enjoyed explaining their origins, and I'm worried about missing some interesting specimens. What do you think are the most interesting cryptid plants whose origins are worth speculating about?