Kew - Plant Words: A book of 250 curious words for plant lovers

by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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What was tulipmania? Where would you find a boreal forest? And why are fungi not plants?

Exploring everything from algae to the wood-wide web, this brilliantly eclectic and beautifully illustrated book delves into the roots, meaning and compelling stories of 250 botanical words.

Guided by the experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plant Words is a cornucopia of horticultural terms. From plants that have changed the course of history to those that talk to each other, and from trees as old as dinosaurs to gardening in outer space, this intriguing collection will cultivate your curiosity and give you the inside story on plants.

  • ISBN10 1802790098
  • ISBN13 9781802790092
  • Publish Date 13 October 2022
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
  • Imprint Welbeck
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 208
  • Language English