The hidden histories of houseplants : fascinating stories of our most-loved houseplants
Bailey, Maddie2021
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'The Hidden Histories of Houseplants' explores 20 of the world's most common houseplants. This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night. Accompanied by illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history, and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing - houseplants.
Main title:
The hidden histories of houseplants : fascinating stories of our most-loved houseplants / Maddie Bailey, Alice Bailey.
Author:
Bailey, Maddie, authorBailey, Alice, author
Imprint:
London : Hardie Grant Books, 2021.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781784884055 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
635.965635.965 BAI
Language:
English
BRN:
5164023