Tag: Botany

The book is divided into four main sections, each dedicated to a specific plant — the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato — and a corresponding human desire — sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control, respectively. Pollan argues that these plants have evolved to satisfy...

A multitude is contained in the plant kingdom weaving its roots through the very fabric of our existence. As plant-based eaters, the importance of plants in our lives cannot be overstated. Plants are our fuel. If we look beyond simply food, we see the many ways plants enrich and improve our lives. C...