Plants of the Qur’an
In this episode, join Shahina A. Ghazanfar, author and botanist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and renowned scientific illustrator, Sue Wickison, as they discuss their award-winning book and exhibition, Plants of the Qur’an.
In this captivating talk, Ghazanfar and Wickison present their insightful research and observations. Whether you are a follower of the Qur’an, green-fingered or just curious, this episode is unmissable.
About the Speakers
Sue Wickison
Sue Wickison, born and raised in Sierra Leone, developed her love for natural history from her father, a teacher and amateur botanist. Her accolades include the 2023 Jill Smythies Award and a 2024 Fellowship with the Linnean Society. Her work includes the Plants of the Qur’ān exhibition at Kew Gardens, and her art is featured in prestigious collections worldwide. She has also created over 50 natural history stamps for ten Pacific countries. Now based in New Zealand, she continues her freelance botanical artistry, focusing on both native and internationally significant flora.
Shahina A. Ghazanfar
Shahina A. Ghazanfar, renowned for her botanical research in Pakistan, West Africa, and the Middle East, focuses on national and regional floras. With expertise in Middle Eastern vegetation, biogeography, and conservation, she delves into plants of medicinal, historical, and economic significance. Currently, her work centers on medicinal plants of the region. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and recently awarded a Sc.D. in 2023, she’s a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, honored with the Linnean Medal for Botany in 2021.
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