An elegant and beautiful gift for gardeners and flower lovers, The Illuminated Book of Blooms showcases Robin Crofut-Brittingham's world class art combined with fun facts about plants from around the world.The Illuminated Book of Blooms is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the flowers of the world by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham. It includes large-scale fine art paintings of the culturally significant blooms of Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with special categories like medicinal flowers, poison flowers, nocturnal birds, and many more. It looks at flowers together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance. Every bloom is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned botanists. In total, readers discover nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global adventure from the comfort of home.