The Psychedelic Garden : A history of mind-altering plants in folklore, superstition and popular culture

Author: Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens,

Popular culture

Published on 24 July 2025 by Headline Publishing Group (Welbeck) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew' series.

Hardback | 208 pages, 180 gratis colour illustrations50 pic researched colour illustrations
157 x 219 x 22 | 556g

Take a trip into the world of hallucinogenic plants in this latest addition to Kew's Witch's Garden series. From ancient ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon to substance-fuelled partying in the Summer of Love, psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for everything from shamanic ceremonies to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden is a fascinating exploration of these incredible species that, for centuries, have helped shape the way we see the world. With expert text and gorgeous botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this mind-expanding book delves into the folklore, cultural history and botanical background of these remarkable plants.