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Potted histories

by Sandra Knapp, Frédérique Daber, Frédérique Fraisse, Jean-Marie Pelt

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The author of Flora Mesoamerica presents essays on twenty fascinating plant families, including cacti, daffodils, iris, magnolia, poppies, roses, tulips, conifers, hibiscus, palms, and waterlillies, taking readers on a colorful tour of the natural and human history surrounding each plant.

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