This is a very readable exploration of forensic botany and its applications. It covers various techniques (eg pollen analysis, “deductive” epidemiology, timelines and symptomatology) and presents their use in real-life examples. Investigations include (naturally) murders and other crimes, but also answering more archeological questions such as whether ancient relics are what they are claimed to be.

I have no background in the subject, but the author made it easy to understand.