Botanicum
Botanicum: A Stunning Visual Guide to the Plant Kingdom
Step inside the world's most beautiful botanical museum without ever leaving home. Botanicum by Kathy Willis, illustrated by the celebrated Katie Scott, is a breathtaking journey through plant life, featuring more than 160 exhibits across the full spectrum of the botanical world.
Part of Big Picture Press's beloved Welcome to the Museum series, this award-winning book is as much a work of art as it is a reference guide, making it the perfect gift for plant lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages.
What's Inside Botanicum
Organized like a real museum, each chapter takes you through a different gallery of plant life, complete with stunning full-page illustrations and detailed scientific annotations.
- Over 160 botanical exhibits spanning the full plant kingdom
- Gorgeous artwork by Katie Scott, illustrator of the bestselling Animalium
- Detailed cross-sections showing how plants grow, reproduce, and thrive
- Covers perennials, bulbs, tropical exotica, mosses, ferns, and more
- Curated by botanist Kathy Willis, Director of Science at Kew Gardens
Perfect for Plant Lovers and Gift Givers
Whether you're shopping for a budding botanist, a seasoned gardener, or someone who simply loves beautiful books, Botanicum is a gift that inspires wonder. Its oversized format and museum-quality illustrations make it a stunning addition to any coffee table or bookshelf.
A Gift Worth Giving
- Ideal for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, and teacher gifts
- Pairs beautifully with a live plant or succulent arrangement
- Suitable for readers ages 8 and up
- Hardcover, 112 pages, published by Big Picture Press / Candlewick