A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy
Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more
than 100 enticing entries--on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants
that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other
plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select
pollinators--this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of
botany.
Writing in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses
remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists,
early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical
classification and terminology, the role of plants in history, and more.
She shares illuminating facts about van Gogh's sunflowers and reveals
how a hallucinogenic weed left its enduring mark on the early history of
the Jamestown colony. Gracie describes the travels of John and William
Bartram--father and son botanists and explorers who roamed widely in
early America in search of plants--and delves into the miniature
ecosystems entangled in Spanish moss. The book's convenient size allows
for it to be tucked into a pocket or bag, making it the perfect
companion on your own travels.
With charming drawings by Amy Jean Porter, Florapedia is the ideal
gift book for the plant enthusiast in your life and a rare pleasure for
anyone interested in botanical art, history, medicine, or exploration.
- Features a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
