The Plant Messiah: Adventures in Search of the World's Rarest Species

A thrilling and inspirational account of adventures in the botanical world (Wall Street Journal) Carlos Magdalena is not your average horticulturist. He's a man on a mission to save the world's most endangered plants. First captivated by the flora of his native Spain he has travelled to the remotest parts of the globe in search of exotic species. Renowned for his pioneering work he has committed his life to protecting plants from man-made ecological destruction and thieves hunting for wealthy collectors.In The Plant Messiah Magdalena takes readers from the Amazon to the jungles of Mauritius to deep within the Australian Outback in search of the rare and the vulnerable. Back in the lab we watch as he develops groundbreaking left-field techniques for rescuing species from extinction encouraging them to propagate and thrive once again. Along the way he offers moving heartfelt stories about the secrets contained within these incredible organisms. Passionate and absorbing The Plant Messiah is a tribute to the diversity of life on our planet and the importance of preserving it.*Featuring 16 pages of color photos*

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Doubleday (April 10 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0385543611

ISBN-13: 978-0385543613

Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 1.1 x 8.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds