This beautifully illustrated book follows the amazing story of plant evolution, from the first plants arriving on a dark and lifeless planet to the colourful – often weird and wonderful – world of today’s varied and vibrant plant life.
This beautifully illustrated book follows the amazing story of plant evolution, from the first plants arriving on a dark and lifeless planet to the colourful – often weird and wonderful – world of today’s varied and vibrant plant life.
Dr. Chris Thorogood is a plant hunter and botanist who has been fascinated by plants for a long as he can remember, having spent much of his childhood growing bizarre and unusual plants including carnivores and parasites. He is now Head of Science & Public Engagement at Oxford University Botanic Garden, England. Chris is the author of Weird Plants (Kew Publishing, 2018) as well as several botanic field guides. Amy Grimes is an illustrator based in London, UK. Drawing inspiration from nature and the natural world, Amy's work often features bright and bold illustrated motifs, floral icons and leafy landscapes. As well as working on commissioned illustrations, Amy also sells prints, textiles and stationery under the brand of Hello Grimes.
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Where Do Plants Come From? Our Green Planet The Plant Family Tree When Seaweeds Surfaced When Plants Conquered Land When Ferns Unfurled When Horsetails Were Huge When Seed Plants Surfaced When Seed Plants Spread When Conifers Conquered When Flowers Formed When Flowers Flourished Peculiar Paleo Plants A Multitude of Monocots Eudicot Dominance Flowering Plants Today Plants and People Index
Where Do Plants Come From? Our Green Planet The Plant Family Tree When Seaweeds Surfaced When Plants Conquered Land When Ferns Unfurled When Horsetails Were Huge When Seed Plants Surfaced When Seed Plants Spread When Conifers Conquered When Flowers Formed When Flowers Flourished Peculiar Paleo Plants A Multitude of Monocots Eudicot Dominance Flowering Plants Today Plants and People Index
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