Remarkable Plants

A magnificent book with beautiful illustrations from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, celebrates the beauty, diversity, importance, and wonder of plants. It explores the fascinating histories and uses of over 80 key plants, from food staples to exotic and enchanting flowers, and highlights their cultural, historical, botanical, and symbolic associations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Plants are an incredible source of beauty, diversity, importance, and wonder, and this captivating book showcases their splendor through exquisite illustrations from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. From the essential foods that sustain us to the exotic and enchanting flowers that captivate our senses, plants play a vital role in our lives and the well-being of our planet.

Helen and William Bynum, experts in the field, provide an insightful guide to over 80 key plants, exploring their intriguing histories and diverse uses. These plants, originating from every corner of the globe, are rich in cultural, historical, botanical, and symbolic associations, each with fascinating stories to tell.

The book begins with a look at the plants that laid the foundations for civilizations, such as wheat, rice, and maize, and continues with sections that explore plants that have shaped our material world, including bamboo and the oak, as well as crops that have brought wealth to many, such as tea, coffee, and sugar cane.

Many plants have been used for medicinal purposes throughout history, while others, like the eucalyptus or the giant redwoods, have become iconic symbols of entire landscapes. Some plants, such as the tulip, rose, and lotus, have captivated people for centuries with their extraordinary beauty, while others, like the rafflesia, with its peculiar odor of rotting flesh, are truly strange and remarkable.

This book is a treasure for anyone interested in the extraordinary beauty and diversity of flora around us. Illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings, and artworks, it offers an inspiration and a delight to all who explore its pages. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a nature enthusiast, this book will deepen your appreciation for the wonders of plants and their vital role in our world.

Weight: 772g
Dimension: 175 x 230 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500026427