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Botanicum is a stunningly curated guide to plant life written by specialist Kathy Willis, and with sumptuous illustrations by Katie Scott. Discover the bizarre and beautiful plants of the world.From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross sections of how plants work. Engaging and educational, Botanicum is bursting with information and glorious illustrations to excite young naturalists. This stunningly curated guide to plant life is part of the best-selling Welcome to the Museum series, in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.
About the author
Kathy Willis (Author) Kathy Willis has spent the past 25 years researching and teaching in the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford. She now holds two jobs: as the Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and as Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford. She lives in Oxford with her three children, two rabbits, one gecko, one dog and a long-suffering husband.
Katie Scott Limited (Illustrator) Katie Scott is a London-based illustrator known for her intricate, nature-inspired artwork. Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2011, she has developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional botanical and medical illustration, blending scientific detail with imaginative design. Her work appears in acclaimed books such as
Animalium and
Botanicum, and she has collaborated with brands and institutions including Hermès, Nike and Kew Gardens.
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This beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive, curated guide to plant life... it's a feast of botanical knowledge. BBC Gardener's World
