Which flower can weigh a whole eleven kilograms? Why is the dittany also called the burning bush? And what do foxgloves and lady's slippers have to do with flowers? This book turns both big and small flower lovers into true experts. With over 60 beautifully designed color plates, it invites readers to take a stroll through a colorful sea of native and exotic plants. Concise texts provide basic botanical knowledge and spark interest in plants and nature. Not only the classification of flowers by their bloom color, but also the nature-inspired, delicately colored illustrations make this book a true feast for the eyes.