In 80 Pflanzen um die Welt

In the follow-up to his bestseller "In 80 Trees Around the World," Jonathan Drori embarks on another journey around the globe, this time bringing botany to life for us. He illustrates in entertaining and knowledgeable texts how closely their worlds are intertwined with our own history, culture, and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the "eerie" mandrake and the Spanish "moss from Louisiana" - each of these stories is full of surprises. Some of his botanical protagonists have a troubling past, while others have sparked human creativity or helped entire civilizations to flourish. The stunning nature illustrations by Lucille Clerc make this book a bibliophile's Gesamtkunstwerk, beautifully combining text and image. A botanical journey full of beauty and brilliance!.