You May Also Like
Sponsored
member priceSave$8.99 (21%)
Sold by Mighty Ape
The history and use of New Zealand’s native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand’s native plant species.
The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs – these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition.
Praise for The Meaning of Trees:
‘Robert Vennell makes wandering through our bush seem like a visit to a giant shopping centre. Over there is the kawakawa store, offering everything from an aphrodisiac to a gonorrhoea cure. Next door is the tutu cafe, where you can enjoy delicious wine or a refreshing laxative (though the seeds are deadly). On the top floor is the matai bar, where the berries aren’t to everyone’s taste, but the bushman’s beer is great. And round the corner is the miro health centre. Every plant has a story and the result is delightfully informative.’
Jim Eagles, Canvas
Author Biography
Robert Vennell is the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees: The history and use of New Zealand’s native plants and Secrets of the Sea: The story of New Zealand’s native sea creatures. He works as a natural science curator at Auckland War Memorial Museum – Tamaki Paenga Hira.
We are committed to protecting your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act and working with our suppliers to assist with warranty claims. Products sold by Mighty Ape will be covered by a Manufacturer's Warranty for at least a one-year period from the date of purchase.
Your warranty will cover any manufacturing defects which, if existing, will present themselves within this warranty period.
Your warranty will not cover normal wear and tear, faults caused by misuse, and accidents which cause damage or theft caused after delivery. Using the product in a way it is not designed for will void your warranty.
Please refer to our Help Centre for more information.
Save with Primate
Save $2 on non-member price
Earn $0.33 Points Credit*
Exclusive Deals
Mighty Ape Travel discount
^FREE 14 day trial. Primate will be charged $89 / 365 days after free trial, cancel anytime. Delivery benefits available in selected postcodes only. †*T&Cs apply, click for details.
Fast Dispatch available
100%4 Stars
0%3 Stars
0%2 Stars
0%1 Stars
0%
"Im really enjoying this book. I like the writing style, it's an interesting and easy to read. As a novice ive learnt quite a bit. Only criticism is I want even more of the same"
Member"Beautifully illustrated, this book is interesting, informative in a broad sense and a welcome addition to my bookshelf."
"I enjoyed reading this book! It is now one of my favorites on my shelf. It displays a lot of New Zealand's native species beautifully and gives entertaining and concise stories associated with each species from Maori and pakeha perspectives. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys gardening or tramping in New Zealand."
"Well worth purchasing, interesting, insightful & knowledgable. A straight-ford easily understandable book that is an enjoyable & educational read."
"Great to just pick up and read different chapters that grab the eye with my morning coffee. I do quite a bit of tramping and enjoy telling my mates what to eat from the bush and the quirky plants out there. Beautifully illustrated as well. Only criticism is when is the sequel coming out- Also more Puhoi references would be good, very enjoyable segment getting that layer of history."
