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Plants form a fundamental element of our biosphere, and their evolution has directly affected the development of animal life and the Earth’s climate. Essential as food, for materials, for medicines, and for their aesthetic value, plants are astonishing things. In this Very Short Introduction Timothy Walker, Director of the Botanic Garden in Oxford, tells the extraordinary story of plant evolution and its enormous impact on life on our planet. Including a concise account of the nature of plants and their great variety around the world, he stresses the need for their conservation for future generations.