The Psychedelic Garden

A history of mind-altering plants in folklore, superstition and popular culture

By: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Sandra Lawrence

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Hardcover | 15 July 2025 | Edition Number 1

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208 Pages

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21.8 x 15.7 x 2.3

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A giftable exploration of mind-altering plants.

Take a trip into the world of 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.

With expert text and gorgeous botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this mind-expanding book delves into the folklore, cultural relevance and botanical background of these remarkable plants.

About the Author

Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Londonist.com 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 on madamepassepartout.com.

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