The Sceptical Botanist
separating fact from fiction
$36.75
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2025
Summary
The Sceptical Botanist: Unveiling Plant Myths and Mysteries
Do trees communicate? Can plants deplete oxygen overnight? What distinguishes a native plant from a weed? Are some plants truly immortal?
Embark on a captivating journey through the world of botany with Tim Entwisle, former director of renowned botanic gardens. In 50 insightful essays, Entwisle, a self-proclaimed “plant punk,” gently illuminates everyday plant and garden questions, separating fact from fiction.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486318216 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1486318215 |
| Author: | Tim Entwisle |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Author and botanist Tim Entwisle is the perfect writer to explore these topics, having spent a combined 30 years as the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in both Sydney and Melbourne. He has a keen eye and a dry wit, both of which I appreciate. And while many of his essays have an Australian bent, The Sceptical Botanist is a great read for anyone who loves green and growing things.” – Justine E. Hausheer * Cool Green Science *“Interspersed with delightful cartoon illustrations by his son Jerome, Tim dispels some common myths about plants and gardens with humour and insight.” – Carole Gridley * Gardening Australia *
About The Author
Tim Entwisle
Professor Tim Entwisle is a highly respected botanist, broadcaster and author, with over 30 years’ experience as head of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney and Melbourne, and in a senior role at Kew Gardens in London. He is also the author of Sprinter and Sprummer (CSIRO Publishing, 2014).
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