Review of The Botany of Desire (2009) by Shannon S — 15 Jan 2010

Interesting documentary. Go biodiversity!

This review of The Botany of Desire (2009) was written by Shannon S on 15 Jan 2010.

The Botany of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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Plants really are amazing and it saddens me how far removed we are as a society from the actual production of what we consume…

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By Ian D (259) on 24 Oct 2010

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