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The flower of empire

The flower of empire

Tatiana M. Holway

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Narrates the story of the discovery of an Amazon water lily and its impact on Victorian life and culture, as prominent botanists of the day became obssessed in their quest to make the flower bloom in England.

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OL Work ID
OL19967582W

Subjects

Victoria amazonicaBotanical gardensHistoryNymphaeaceae

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