Discover the fascinating world of plants with "The Secret Life of Plants" by Helen Bynum, a captivating exploration of over 80 key species that have shaped cultures and histories around the globe. With 240 pages filled with rich insights into the botanical, historical, and symbolic significance of plants like wheat, rice, saffron, and tea, this book offers a unique perspective on the foods that built civilizations and the natural materials that influence our daily lives. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and history lovers alike, this engaging read reveals the stories behind the plants that enrich our world.
Helen and William Bynum are expert guides to the intriguing histories and uses of over 80 key plants. Rich in cultural, historical, botanical and symbolic associations, the plants, from every corner of the globe - both familiar and bizarre - have fascinating stories to tell. Starting with foods that laid the foundations for the development of civilizations, such as wheat, rice and maize, and those that enliven our diet, such as saffron and spices, sections look at plants that have helped to create our material world, including bamboo and the oak, and crops that have made people rich, such as tea, coffee and sugar cane.
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