Around the World in 80 Plants by Jonathan Drori

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of
80 plants from around the globe.
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.
'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a
quiet call to arms for change' The Herald
' This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a
voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses
for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine
' With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book
traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and
tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail

Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project, an Ambassador for the
WWF and was for nine years Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and
The Woodland Trust. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Zoological
Society of London, and a former documentary filmmaker with the BBC.

Laurence King Publishing
On Sale: Aug 8/23
216 pages
9781399610698 • $29.99 • pb
Science / Life Sciences / Botany