Dictionary of Plant Lore

Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as "Blind Man" due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or...

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Huvudupphovsman: Watts, Donald
Materialtyp: Bok
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Publicerad: Boston Elsevier/AP 2007
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