Florantica. Stories, Legends, Botanical Illustrations and the Art of Floristry

The peony was named after the healer of the Olympic gods, the magnolia appeared on Earth long before bees, and the tulip continues to grow even after being cut. This book collects 72 plants beloved by florists around the world, and each of them is unique. You will learn where they come from, what stories and legends have surrounded them for centuries, how they amaze botanists, and how they are used today. Botanical illustrations, cultural meanings, and floristic subtleties come together in expressive portraits of flowers — with their character, origin, and role in modern floral art.