Book ID: 91511
Mc Coitir, Niall
Irish Wild Plants. Myths, Legends and Folklore. 2006. illus. (col. 6 b/w). 375 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Includes fine watercolours by Grania Langrishe.- Plants aredescribed in seasonal order instead of botanically. History of herbsin Ireland, traditional herbal medicine and different aspects of plantfolklore are examined. Included are their roles in magical protection,their uses in charms and spells (especially for love), as emblemsand children's games, in Irish place names and folklore cures.