A glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and
sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from the
collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants feed us,
clothe us, shelter us, help transport us, and can both intoxicate
and cure us. From food staples to exotic and enchanting flowers,
plants are essential for the wellbeing of our selves and our
planet. Helen and William Bynum are expert guides to the intriguing
histories and uses of over 80 key plants. Rich in cultural,
historical, botanical and symbolic associations, the plants, from
every corner of the globe – both familiar and bizarre – have
fascinating stories to tell. Starting with foods that laid the
foundations for the development of civilizations, such as wheat,
rice and maize, and those that enliven our diet, such as saffron
and spices, sections look at plants that have helped to create our
material world, including bamboo and the oak, and crops that have
made people rich, such as tea, coffee and sugar cane. Many plants
have been used medicinally and others, for instance eucalyptus or
giant redwoods, have come to epitomize entire landscapes. Some are
the objects of obsession, including the tulip, the rose and the
lotus, and some are distinctly strange, such as the world’s
largest flower, rafflesia, which smells of rotting flesh! For
anyone interested in the extraordinary beauty and diversity of
flora around us, this stunning book, illustrated with botanical
drawings, paintings and artworks will be an inspiration and a
delight.
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