Kew Pocketbooks: Mediterranean Plants

From the culinary delights of fennel and caper to the curiously named Shrubby hare’s ear and spiny broom, the beautiful wild flowers of the Mediterranean thrive through cool, rainy winters and hot, dry summers alike. Famous for classic sandy beaches and idyllic islands dotted across clear blue waters, the Mediterranean basin instantly captivating. Yet beyond the postcard views lies a remarkably varied landscape, spanning high mountains, rocky coastlines, shaded forests and scrubland shores – a hotspot of plant diversity. This Kew Pocketbook is an expedition through some of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating flora, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew Archives. The luxury finish on these books makes them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.