bAn inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.b pIn his follow-up to the bestselling iAround the World in 80 Treesi, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish moss of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. pbPraise for iAround the World in 80 Treesbi pBeautiful to behold and to read - iTHE SUNDAY TIMESi pAn arboreal odyssey - iNATUREi pOne of the most quietly beautiful books of the year - iDAILY MAILi pJonathan Drori's deep-seated l