EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Plantas Miticas - by Ellen Zachos (Paperback)

Plantas Miticas - by  Ellen Zachos (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$28.95 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • About the Author: Ellen Zachos es licenciada por Harvard, antigua actriz de Broadway y horticultora grecoamericana, y nada le gusta más que deleitar a quien quiera escucharla con historias sobre plantas fascinantes.
  • 192 Pages
  • Science, Life Sciences

Description



About the Book



Plants in ancient Greece--and in its myths--served as weapons, intoxicants, food, medicine, and magical agents. When Prometheus stole fire from Olympus to give it to humans, he hid it in a fennel stalk; a simple quince triggered the Trojan War; Demeter's grief over the abduction of her daughter Persephone caused the first winter, which withered all vegetation, and Achilles used yarrow (now named Achillea in his honor) to stop his soldiers' bleeding. The ancient Greeks, who prepared to consult the oracles, used cannabis as part of their cleansing rituals, infused wine with mandrake to intensify the frenzy at their festivals in honor of Dionysus, and ancient Greek women controlled their reproductive health using pennyroyal and mugwort. Skillfully and ingeniously, Ellen Zachos, a passionate horticulturist, weaves together these stories and ancient traditions and presents both real plants that you can grow in your garden today and legendary species with unimaginable powers. With this beautiful herbarium, the author sheds light on the fascinating relationship between humans, plants, and the gods...



About the Author



Ellen Zachos es licenciada por Harvard, antigua actriz de Broadway y horticultora grecoamericana, y nada le gusta más que deleitar a quien quiera escucharla con historias sobre plantas fascinantes. Es autora de diez libros anteriores sobre plantas y ha sido reconocida por Garden Communicators International tanto por sus escritos como por sus pódcasts. Ellen ha sido elegida Gran Jardinera Americana por el Festival Internacional de Flores y Jardines EPCOT y da conferencias en organizaciones hortícolas nacionales e internacionales. Durante seis años fue copresentadora del pódcast Plantrama, que se situó entre los cincuenta mejores podcasts de hogar y jardín de todo Estados Unidos, y también fue instructora del Jardín Botánico de Nueva York durante quince años. Ellen vive ahora en Santa Fe, Nuevo México.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Life Sciences
Publisher: Hestia
Theme: Botany
Format: Paperback
Author: Ellen Zachos
Language: Spanish
Street Date: January 27, 2026
TCIN: 1006215576
UPC: 9791387852009
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-9198
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 1 inches width x 1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member ServicesLegal & Privacy

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacy PolicyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy