Bibliograph

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants, Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants, Bailey, Maddie

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Label

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants, Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants, Bailey, Maddie

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants

Oclc number

1266171573

Responsibility statement

Bailey, Maddie

Sub title

Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants

Summary

The Hidden Histories of House Plants explores the world's most common house plants, and their journeys to our homes This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, art, politics, fashion and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it William Morris' palm obsession that continues to be replicated in the 21st century by the likes of Ikea, or how common indoor ferns first made their way to Europe in glass jars for botanical studies, and why these terrariums are now on display in almost everyone's homes. Accompanied by stunning 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 - house plants

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Leaves -- Flowers -- Inside plants/medicinal -- In culture -- Interesting adaptations -- Carnivores

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