As the first botanical history of World War II, Plants Go to War examines military history from the perspective of plant science. From victory gardens to drugs,

"World War II was the largest and most destructive conflict in human history. It was an existential struggle that pitted irreconcilable political systems and id

“An empowering and expertly curated look at the horticultural world.” —Gardens Illustrated In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell introduc

The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.

Perhaps the least appreciated dramatis personae in human history are plants. Humans, like all other animals, cannot produce their own food as plants do through