The tropical plants, from the self-dwarfing banana to the Brazilian rain tree, form a rich and biologically diverse group that captures attention with vibrant colors, textures, and structures. These profile-sized pockets introduce you to the beautiful plants that thrive in warm, moist conditions, including the psychedelic ayahuasca, famously used by indigenous cultures of the Amazon, and the butterfly pea, with flowers that can be used to make color-changing herbal teas.

This Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most exciting tropical plants, presented through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives.

An introductory chapter by Kew expert Brie Langley provides an overview of this group of plants, with expanded captions accompanying each illustration.

The luxurious finish makes these books a perfect gift, printed on uncoated paper and finished with fabric and foil.

Pages: 96, Dimensions: 14x14cm