The Psychedelic Garden
mind-altering plants in folklore, superstition and popular culture
$36.89
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2025
Summary
The Psychedelic Garden: A Botanical Trip Through Hallucinogenic Plants
From ancient ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon to substance-fuelled partying in the Summer of Love, psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for everything from shamanic ceremonies to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden is a fascinating exploration of these incredible species that, for centuries, have helped shape the way we see the world.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035422227 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1035422220 |
| Series: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
| Author: | Sandra Lawrence, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Welbeck |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 558g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 154mm x 16mm |
About The Author
Sandra Lawrence
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Author)
THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew’s 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world’s best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.
Sandra Lawrence (Author)
Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected.
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