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

By:

Drori, Jonathan.

Contributor(s):

Clerc, Lucille [illustrator. ]

Publication details: London : Laurence King Publishing, an imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd, 2021.Description: 216 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781786272300 (hbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

581.7

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.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Gulbanoo Premji Library of Azim Premji University, Bengaluru	3rd Floor	581.7 DRO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		48718

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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.

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