Profiles 80 species, ranging from the common dandelion and tomato to the exotic mandrake and Australian eucalyptus.
Around the World in 80 Plants (2021) Author: Jonathan Drori (Environmentalist & former BBC producer) Illustrator: Lucille Clerc Primary Focus: The intricate connection between plant science, human history, culture, and folklore. 📘 Key Themes & Content Around_the_World_in_80_Plantszip
Highlights fascinating biological behaviors, such as how all bamboo in the world flowers simultaneously. Profiles 80 species, ranging from the common dandelion
Discussed in the context of Australia's Tasmania, a major legal exporter of medicinal opium. Profiles 80 species
Features lush, handcrafted illustrations by Lucille Clerc that are considered "the heart" of the book. 🗺️ Notable Plant Stories Nutmeg: Once carried a death penalty for illicit sale.