Around the World in 80 Plants

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Once again, the production quality of this book is astounding and impressive (immediately noticeable are the thick pages) and wonderful illustrations that show the full plant, details and a bit of its surroundings either on one page or on a double-spread.

I remember times when arrogant humans claimed animals couldn't feel like we do or when vegetarians assured everyone else that eating fish is alright since they aren't "real" animals much like vegans still claim that eating insects is alright for the same reason. The 1 or 2 page stories about each plant are very accessible, interesting and intriguing, telling the stories about the history of the plant, where it is found and why it has evolved to be a certain way.Around the World in 80 Plants makes me want to find out yet more about the plants that are so often overlooked as a green background, or seen merely as scenery to frame the animals, yet are vital for supporting life on Earth. I had to pick up some other books in between reading this one just because it is so purely informational, but I would definitely recommend it to anybody wanting to dip their toes into learning a little bit more about plants. A lot of her personal work is inspired by London’s architecture and the relationship between Nature and urbanisation.

From the unfurling leaves of the silver tree fern to the colours and impossible shapes of some unique and strange-looking orchids, these drawings add yet another layer of delight. Apparently Malcolm X used nutmeg in jail for a high; it was banned in prisons in the US to avoid misuse.Ik kijk nu vol bewondering naar de ogenschijnlijk eenvoudige paardenbloem (Taraxacum officinale) die in Estland wordt gevierd met een heus paardenbloemenfestival. It's not only beautifully illustrated, but it's also stuffed full of interesting and quirky facts about a wide variety of weird and wonderful plants.