How Flowers Shaped the Earth

Flowering plants are among the most familiar and yet most remarkable creations of nature. They colour our landscapes, fill the air with fragrance, and quietly sustain our lives through the food, medicines, and materials they provide. From the grains we eat to the scents we cherish, much of our everyday world is shaped by flowering plants. Their diversity is astonishing, ranging from tiny, almost invisible blooms to large, striking flowers and they thrive across every kind of habitat on Earth. In