A vast number of plants grow on this Earth of ours, from the smallest flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. We find them on meadows, in woods and in tropical rainforests, and in deserts, in water and on rock besides. Thanks to this encyclopaedia, you will get to know a few hundred of the best known and most interesting, from all over the world.

What’s more, this book will show you groups in which plants, fungi and lichens can be classified. It will introduce you to mysterious lichens, edible and inedible mushrooms (as well as poisonous ones), and flowering and non-flowering plants; you will also learn about trees, bushes and herbs from all corners of the globe. With its magnificent full-colour illustrations and simple explanations, this book is not only useful, it is an essential learning companion for young readers.