A philosophical botany -- Roots of disregard -- Exclusion and inclusion in classical Greek philosophy -- Dogma and domination -- Keeping plants at a distance -- Passive plants in Christian traditions -- Dealing with sentience and violence in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist texts -- Indigenous animisms -- Plant persons and respectful action -- Pagans, plants and personhood -- Bridging the gulf -- Moving, sensing, intelligent plants -- Re-creating a place for flourishing.