An absolutely beautiful book. (and you can find Scotia Seeds inside!). This book looks not just at plants, but how people have and are using them.
Have a look on the Scotia Seed's links page for the fascinating Flora Celtica web-site

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Product Description

Flora Celtica - Plants and People in Scotland 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. It 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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31639 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 328 pages

About the Author
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. 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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Customer Reviews

a glorious success
This is a truely superb book. It is endlessly readable, and clearly based on serious long-term research and a real passion for what is a fascinating subject. Moreover, it has been beautifully produced into a book to treasure.

a treasure
I've just been given this as a gift and am looking forward to sitting down for a good read. Even browsing through I can see it has an enormous amount of fascinating information and history, and so many beautiful photos of the present and the past. I especially appreciate the early photos of places like Fair Isle - wonderful faces! - and the information about edible seaweeds. I can see it's not for botanists wanting a volume full of dry details about plants, but for everyone else, it's a treasure trove.

Flora Celtica
I totally loved this book. As the review says ... it is about people and plants, how people have used plants historically and up to the present day in Scotland. It is beautifully presented and easy to read. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in plants and their evolution with people.