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This book from the National Geographic Society unveils the captivating stories behind the plants in your garden, tracing their origins across continents and through history. It reveals how explorers, from ancient times to the modern day, have journeyed to the far corners of the world in search of new and useful species, and how these botanical treasures have become integral to our lives.
Discover the surprising tales of how familiar flowers, fruits, and vegetables found their way into our gardens and onto our tables. From the Persian gardens that influenced Spanish patios to the South American origins of petunias and fuchsias, this book offers a colourful journey through the world of botany, enriched with paintings and photographs.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, some markings, dust jacket wear, and dust jacket tear) Hardcover
