Flora Celtica
Plants and People in Scotland
Written by William Milliken , Sam Bridgewater
£35.00
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A fascinating, handsome and well-crafted book
Archives of Natural History
A cornucopia of Caledonian plant lore, a true encyclopaedia botanica
Daily Mail
Exciting, stimulating and full of surprises
The Herald
An outstanding achievement ... imaginative and entertaining
Plant Life
A treasure trove of information
The Scotsman
A delight to read or to dip in to
Sunday Post
About the Book
Flora Celtica documents the continuously evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment.
Based on a mixture of detailed research and information provided by the public, this book explores the remarkable diversity of ways that native plants have been, and continue to be, used in Scotland. The information is presented in clear and accessible format and is laced with quotations, illustrations, case studies and practical tips. The book covers the complete spectrum of plant uses, addressing their diverse roles in our diet, healthcare, culture, housing, language, environment, crafts, and much more.
This is ideal as a reference book and also a delight to dip into for all those with a passion for natural history. It is illustrated in colour throughout.
The Authors
William Milliken
Dr William Milliken, one of Britain's leading ethnobotanists, is currently a Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. He is a foremost expert on plants and their uses, both overseas and in the UK. He divides his attentions between biodiversity issues in the UK, applied research projects in countries such as Brazil and Sri Lanka, and freelance writing, lecturing, photography and broadcasting
Sam Bridgewater
A botanist at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Sam Bridgewater spent the first part of his career researching patterns of plant diversity in South and Central America. His is an expert on the floras of Central Brazil, Peru and Belize. He lectures on botany at Edinburgh University and has broadcast on many aspects of plant science for Radio Scotland.
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