<DIV></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This beautiful mix of art and science offers a breathtaking look at the way that contemporary scientific discoveries are changing our understanding of plants and plant evolution. Nearly one hundred and fifty paintings, by eighty-four artists, are reproduced in full color to present a sweeping overview of the evolution of plants worldwide. The paintings cover a wide range of plants, including ferns, fungi, conifers, algae, mosses, and a rich bounty of flowering plants; accompanying each painting is up-to-date evolutionary information&#8212;drawn from recent DNA analysis&#8212;plus observations by each of the artists and details about modern plant classification. Written for the nonspecialist, <I>The Art of Plant Evolution</I> is sure to enchant inquisitive green thumbs and gardeners.</P>