The captivating world of plants is set to collide with the intrigue of crime in a talk by Dr Mark Spencer, a specialist in forensic botany, invasive species and the history of botanical science.
‘Murder Most Florid’ will be held at the RHS Lindley Library on Thursday 3 August, in the return of the charity’s Lindley Late series of talks and workshops, uncovering the lesser known stories of plants and gardening.
Dr Spencer will share some of the fascinating ways plants can help solve crimes, from brambles and nettles that help determine when a crime took place to the fragments of leaves and seeds embedded in footwear that can place someone at the scene of a crime. The field of forensic botany spans decades, and Dr Spencer will also reveal how plants have helped solve some of the world’s well known historical crimes.
Fiona Davison, RHS Head of Libraries and Exhibitions, said: “We are thrilled to host Dr Mark Spencer to discover his unique insights into the mysterious world of forensic botany. Murder Most florid will captivate the audience, giving them a new appreciation for the stories hidden in the greenery.”
‘Murder Most Florid’ details:
Date: Thursday 3 August
Time: Doors open at 6pm for a 6.15pm start, finishing by 7.30pm
Location: RHS Lindley Library, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE
Tickets: £5 available to buy via Eventbrite (ticket costs support the running of the RHS Lindley Library)
www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/libraries-at-rhs/events-exhibitions
