The Plant Hunters" tells the story of our fascination with plants & the discovery of new species. From ancient times when Alexander the Great included naturalists in his entourage this intriguing story moves across the world as plants such as coconut trees roses & numerous fruits & vegetables were introduced from one country to another. It traces the establishment of botanical gardens & the discovery through exploration of plants that made or broke economies for instance tulips tea & rubber. Travelling right around the world & throughout history this is the tale of the botanical pioneers who changed the face of landscapes."