Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Discover the stories of 40 plants and the role each has played in religious, cultural and national festivals around the world in an exquisitely...
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Discover the stories of 40 plants and the role each has played in religious, cultural and national festivals around the world in an exquisitely...
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Discover the stories of 40 plants and the role each has played in religious, cultural and national festivals around the world in an exquisitely illustrated guide. From wreaths and garlands; to culinary use and ritual scents: fascinating profiles give brief but expert information about the plant’s significance, its Latin and common names, and an elegant colour illustration drawn from the archives at Kew. From the pomegranate’s Zoroastrian history to cassava pie enjoyed on Christmas Day in Bermuda, an eye-opening guide to plants’ enduring symbolism and cultural importance. Discover familiar plants with unfamiliar stories and enjoy favourite seasonal plants in a charming companion full of botanical treasures.
Discover the stories of 40 plants and the role each has played in religious, cultural and national festivals around the world in an exquisitely illustrated guide. From wreaths and garlands; to culinary use and ritual scents: fascinating profiles give brief but expert information about the plant’s significance, its Latin and common names, and an elegant colour illustration drawn from the archives at Kew. From the pomegranate’s Zoroastrian history to cassava pie enjoyed on Christmas Day in Bermuda, an eye-opening guide to plants’ enduring symbolism and cultural importance. Discover familiar plants with unfamiliar stories and enjoy favourite seasonal plants in a charming companion full of botanical treasures.
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Hardback
19 x 15cm
96 pages
With 40 colour illustrations
FSC accredited paper
19 x 15cm
96 pages
With 40 colour illustrations
FSC accredited paper
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