Plant (Eyewitness Guides)

Each book in the "Eyewitness" series is an informative, visual guide to the wonders of the world around us. Illustrated with colour photographs of objects from the natural world, from specialist museums and from rare private collections, the books offer a fresh approach to the mysteries of nature, history, science, art, crafts and pastimes. This collection of specially commissioned photographs explores the fascinating world of flowering plants. The book examines plant anatomy, reproduction and growth, studies the importance of plants in human life, and reveals the secrets of flowers, leaves, seeds and fruits.