Book of Plants and Symbols

An exciting, new, lavishly produced collection, the Book of... series covers a wide range of subjects. Each title is written by a specialist, creating a gift book that is both elegant and practical. Beautifully designed, it presents interesting facts with over 200 illustrations per title. Each book contains an invaluable resource section for enthusiasts listing sites, associations, and great places to visit, as well as index and a useful bibliography. All over the world, plants, flowers and trees come to symbolize celebrations and rites of passage. From the Japanese lotus to the four-leaved clover, discover the ancient meanings that have been passed on from generation to generation. Medicinal, aromatic, or decorative, each plant holds a secret significance: legendary, mythological or religious, in this lovely little book, Anne Dumas reveals the symbolic significance of all plants.