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She shares illuminating facts about van Gogh’s sunflowers and reveals how a hallucinogenic weed left its enduring mark on the early history of the Jamestown colony

California Forests and Woodlands: A Natural History Poetry wild seeds she encounters onFrom majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalistsand real estate developers. Verna Johnston's splendid book, illustrated with her superb color photographs and Carla Simmons's detailed black and white drawings, now offers an unparalleled view of the Golden State's world renowned forests and woodlands. In clear, vivid prose, Johnston introduces each of the state's dominant