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

by Joe Richomme, Emma Wayland, Gardens Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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.

Genres: Gardening

208 pages, Hardcover

Published October 13, 2022

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely drawings and a great deal of information if a but dry. An excellent resource for obscure plant terms and a wide range of information on some more common ones.