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Kew - Rare Plants

Forty of the world's rarest and most endangered plants
By Ed Ikin
Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Kew - Rare Plants by Ed Ikin offers a fascinating exploration of the rare and endangered plants housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The book takes readers on a journey through Kew's extensive and diverse collection, highlighting the importance of plant conservation. It delves into the unique stories and characteristics of various rare species, providing insight into the efforts to preserve these vital components of our planet's biodiversity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the hidden wonders of the plant kingdom. It offers a captivating exploration of rare plant species, delving into their unique characteristics and the conservation efforts of the renowned Kew Gardens. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and those interested in the preservation of biodiversity, this insightful read celebrates the beauty and importance of protecting our planet's rare botanical treasures.

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Kew - Rare Plants

A wonderful gift, this collection features 40 frameable art prints and a fascinating book, encased in a beautiful collector's box.

A wonderful gift, this collection features 40 frameable art prints and a fascinating book, encased in a beautiful collector's box.

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"Some plants are inherently rare, while others become rare through our actions."

Rare Plants explores 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 Plants explores both the beauty and necessity of our endangered plant life.

Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780233006239

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 illus

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1740g

Pages: 264

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Ed Ikin Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

About the Author

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 of Thoughtful Gardening and Garden Friends.

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