on of over 50 beautiful, fascinating and--most importantly--drought-proof species from around the world.

We often think of the most beautiful plants as those that are lush, verdant, and need careful care and tending--but what if we could change the way we think of botanical beauty to include those that thrive with hot sun, parched earth and little to no water?

Following the hottest summer on record, Kew: Parched offers:

• The captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants
• A range of species from roadside daisies native to California and prickly pear cacti from the Mexican desert to the familiar sights of lavender, rosemary and yarrow
• Beautiful botanical illustrations from Kew's archives
• A gorgeously packaged gift book