Irish Wild Plants: Myths, Legends & Folklore

An attractively illustrated and well presented account of the folklore of Irish flowers, with much reference to Celtic legend, traditional and medicinal uses and superstition. Gaelic, local Irish, English and Latin names are given, as also the species’ associated star signs. The book is nicely illustrated, with watercolours by Grania Langrishe and black-and white drawings taken from Sowerby’s English Botany.
Paperback
375 pages. Black and white illustrations and some coloured plates.
9781905172696