The Plants of Middle Earth: Botany and Sub-CreationBeautifully illustrated with dozens of original full color and black and white drawings, The Plants of Middle earth connects readers visually to the world of Middle earth, its cultures and characters and the scenes of their adventures. Tolkien's use of flowers, herbs, trees, and other flora creates verisimilitude in Middle earth, with the flora serving important narrative functions. This botanical tour through Middle earth increases appreciation of