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1) Folklore and symbolism of flowers, plants, and trees

Author

Lehner, Ernst

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants & Trees by Ernst & Johanna Lehner explores the cultural significance and legends surrounding much of the natural world. Ernst Lehner (b. 1896, d. 1971) and wife Johanna were Austrian natives who emigrated to the United States in 1940, likely fleeing the Nazis. After settling in New York City, the couple embarked on a literary and illustrative pursuit, writing numerous books together that examined the world...

2) Poisons in our path: plants that harm and heal

Author

Dowden, Anne Ophelia Todd

Publisher

HarperCollinsPublishers

Pub. Date

c1994

Language

English

Description

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Describes the physical characteristics and natural habitats of several varieties of plants, as well as their poisonous, medical, and magical properties.

3) Native plant stories

Publisher

Fulcrum Pub

Pub. Date

c1995

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

4) Sleeping with a Sunflower: A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore

Author

Riotte, Louise

Publisher

Storey Communications

Pub. Date

[1987], c1987

Language

English

5) Hothouse flower and the nine plants of desire

Author

Berwin, Margot

Publisher

Pantheon Books

Pub. Date

c2009

Language

English

6) Dandelion, pokeweed, and goosefoot: how the early settlers used plants for food, medicine, and in the home

Author

Schaeffer, Elizabeth, 1939

Publisher

Young Scott Books

Pub. Date

1972

Language

English

Description

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Describes the various plants used by the early settlers as food and medicine and includes recipes as well as instructions for making a garden, pressing plants, and dyeing cloth.