The Psychedelic Garden: A history of mind-altering plants in folklore, superstition and popular culture

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this curious history of psychedelic plants - from magic mushrooms to ayahuasca - features over 100 weird and magical species that will bend your mind.

The ancient Aztecs, the cannabis-smoking farmers of Neolithic China and the Woodstock hippies. Psychoactive plants have been used by different cultures for thousands of years for everything from shamanic rituals to staying awake.

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Sandra Lawrence, Psychedelics is a fascinating exploration of the mind-altering plants that for centuries have helped shape the way we see the world. Packed with expert text and stunning botanical illustrations from the Kew archive, this book delves into the folklore, cultural relevance and botanical background of remarkable plants that have long been leveraged to hallucinogenic effect.

A gorgeous gifty package, this book is both a beautifully illustrated botanical history and quirky cultural reference for plant lovers everywhere.

• | Author: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Sandra Lawrence
• | Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
• | Publication Date: Jul 24, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781035422227
• | ISBN-10: 1035422220