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The Big, Bad Book of Botany
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The Big, Bad Book of Botany

The World's Most Fascinating Flora

"The World's Most Fascinating Flora"

Publisher

William Morrow

Year

2014

ISBN

978-0062282750

From a high-country high to a high-class high tea, Michael Largo presents the secret powers that make plants so essential to human survival. Whether it's the calming cup of chamomile or the pain-blocking effects of morphine, humankind has for millennia turned to the world of plants for food, medicine, and mind-altering experiences.

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Critical Acclaim

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"A fascinating journey through the world of plants, from the beneficial to the deadly."

Wall Street Journal