Flora Mirabilis : How Plants Have Shaped World Knowledge, Health, Wealth, and Beauty

Howell, Catherine Herbert; Raven, Peter H. (FRW); Holland, Douglas (INT)

ISBN 10: 1426205090 / ISBN 13: 9781426205095

Published by National Geographic, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flora Mirabilis : How Plants Have Shaped World Knowledge, Health, Wealth, and Beauty
• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1426205090
• ISBN 13: 9781426205095
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Flora Mirabilis is a sumptuously designed showcase of superb illustrations paired with fascinating stories of botanical exploration and trade through the ages. A collaboration between National Geographic and the world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden, this book will prove an evergreen source of delight, not just for gardeners and flower aficionados, but for anyone interested in the plant world, human civilization, and their intertwined histories. From prehistory to the present day, Flora Mirabilis blossoms with legend and lore as it culls the most engrossing mysteries and adventures of plant exploration, science, and discovery and garlands them with astonishingly beautiful illustrations. These lavish pages are abloom with the rich details and engaging allure of beloved flowers, stunning gardens, ancient trees, medicinal herbs, and valuable plants of all varieties from around the world. Unique “plant profiles” chronicle the especially remarkable roles each plant has played in matters of economics, politics, and taste.

About the Author

Foreword author Peter H. Raven, one of the world's leading botanists and advocates of conservation and biodiversity, is president of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Described by Time magazine as a "Hero for the Planet," Raven champions research around the world to preserve endangered plants and is a leading advocate for conservation and a sustainable environment. Text author Catherine H. Howell is a freelance writer who has contributed to dozens of books including National Geographic's Book of Peoples of the World, Wonders of the Ancient World, and Expeditions Atlas.