"Beautifully written, and hard to believe a book about a plant could be so full of human drama and suspense." —the Telegraph (UK)
“From the dusty vaults of the Linnean Society in London, and finally to Japan, Griffiths combines meticulous research with a writerly eye for detail. Illustrating the human journey of birth, death, transcendence and transfiguration, Griffiths leaves us quietly awed by the possibilities contain in a flower.”—Traveller (UK)
“Beautifully illustrated, rich in insights. Mark Griffiths writes beautifully. His enthusiasm and sense of wonder win. You’re with him on this quest.”—Gardens Illustrated (UK)
“[A] splendid new book. Griffiths [is] intoxicated by his subject. His every sense bends to the lotus. Fascinating.”—The Tablet (UK)
