Name: An illustrated kingdom of real, fantastical plants
Uploaded: 2020-10-05T15:07:05Z
Duration: 8 min 44 s
Description: Botanical artist Nirupa Rao captures the spirit and beauty of nature in watercolor. With a portfolio of enchanting, scientifically accurate illustrations, she aims to reignite our emotional connection to the environment -- and open our eyes to an entire kingdom hidden in plain sight.

Botanical artist Nirupa Rao captures the spirit and beauty of nature in watercolor. With a portfolio of enchanting, scientifically accurate illustrations, she aims to reignite our emotional connection to the environment -- and open our eyes to an entire kingdom hidden in plain sight.

An illustrated kingdom of real, fantastical plants

People quickly recognize dozens of car logos, but struggle to name the trees they pass every day. As society drifts from nature, we risk losing the emotional connection needed to protect it. Vivid stories and illustrations reveal the ingenious lives of plants, like the Neelakurinji that blooms just once every 12 years. Recognizing plants as vibrant, essential beings rekindles respect for the natural world.