New book ‘Flora of Middle-Earth’ analyzes and illustrates Tolkien plants

J.R.R.

TolkiensThe Lord of the Ringsis a lot of things.

But not least, Tolkiens legendarium also allowed him to express his love of nature.

Flora of Middle-Earth

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Many are the passages inThe Lord of the Ringssinging the beauty of green leaves and sunshine-dappled foliage.

Written by botanist Walter Judd,Flora of Middle-Earthpresents detailed accounts of every plant in Tolkiens world.

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press

Flora of Middle-Earth

Oxford University Press