The Folklore of Wildflowers: Stories and History in Bloom - Hardcover

Step into a world where every wildflower tells a secret story with this illustrated botanical and cultural guide to 75+ wildflower species.

• Datura: Walking the line between toxin and medicine, this beautiful flower's powerful narcotic properties have made it sacred across many cultures.
• Purple Coneflower (Echinacea): Beyond its medicinal reputation, this flower is celebrated in folklore as a symbol of strength and unity, believed to bring healing and resilience.
• Evening Primrose: Though it symbolizes inconstancy because of its short-lived petals, the evening primrose consistently serves both humans and wildlife as a cure-all and food source.
• Goldenrod: According to legend, a fairy caused the goldenrod's striking appearance and popularity, though its valuable practical uses could be just as responsible for its long association with good luck and prosperity.
• And much more!