Kew Pocketbooks: Medicinal Plants Publisher / Marsilio Arte from ancient writings revealing attention

from ancient writings revealing attention to precise shade to contemporary designers’ colour charts

With cultural anecdotes

William Morris (1834–1896)

Bursting with 50 original and playful crafts

The art critic and founder of Cahiers d’Art

Kew Pocketbooks: Medicinal Plants Publisher / Marsilio Arte from ancient writings revealing attentionFrom liquorice and tea tree to the toothache plant and queens delight, this book is an exploration of some of the most important and commonly used medicinal plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. As the vital source behind a vast and varied array of contemporary drugs, these plants have been utilised with life restoring rewards across the world. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of this plant