- A modern, colorful take on a classic 18th-century book illustrating
London's wild plantsCities are abundant with nature - and nowhere more
so than London. So why is it that we fail to notice the greenery that
surrounds our busy lives? And isn't now the time, with the growing
ecological crisis, for those of us in cities to reconnect to nature?
This is a beautifully produced interpretation of an 18th-century
classic, Floral Londinensis, which set out to record every wild plant in
London and which remains surprisingly relevant. Working with Kew
horticulture expert Helena Dove, we have handpicked the 100 most
fascinating plants from the original and included highly faithful
reproductions of ultra-detailed illustrations set alongside a new set of
unusual facts, contemporary medicinal uses, modern recipes and more.