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Around the world in 80 plants / Jonathan Drori ; illustrated by Lucille Clerc.

"In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish ‘moss’ of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance."--Publisher's website.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9009237620 581 DRO
Adult nonfiction   Smithfield Branch . . On Loan . 15 Apr 2024
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ISBN 9781786272300
Dewey 581
Author Drori, Jonathan author.
Title Around the world in 80 plants / Jonathan Drori ; illustrated by Lucille Clerc.
Published Laurence King, 2021.
London :
Physical description 216 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm.
General note Includes index.
Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents note Introduction -- The plants. Northern Europe ; Southern Europe ; East Mediterranean and MIddle East ; Africa ; Central and South Asia ; East Asia ; South East Asia ; Oceania ; South America ; Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean ; North America -- Global -- Where to go next.
Summary "In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish ‘moss’ of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance."--Publisher's website.
Subject Plants
Plants
Plants -- History
Plant ecology
Human-plant relationships
Additional author Clerc, Lucille illustrator.
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