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Kew - Rare Plants

The world's unusual and endangered plants
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"Some plants are inherently rare, while others become rare through our actions." Rare Plantsexplores what makes the world's most uncommon plants so exceptional, and by what means they have become so scarce. From highlands to jungles, many of our most extraordinary plants are vanishing at shocking rates, and this exquisitely illustrated book explores 40 of these mysterious species. Featuring stunning archive images and expert insight from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew,Rare Plantsexplores both the beauty and necessity of our endangered plant life.

Author Biography:

Ed Ikin is Deputy Director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden, and was previously General Manager of Mordern Hall Park and Rainham Hall for the National Trust. He is the author ofThoughtful Gardening andGarden Friends. TheRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are home to the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. Founded in 1840,Kew's archives store millions of specimens, botanical illustrations and books. Kew's mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.
Release date Australia
October 12th, 2023
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
200 clr & b&w illus
Pages
224
Dimensions
225x285x25
ISBN-13
9781802795400
Product ID
36011816

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