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Wildflower folklore

Title
Wildflower folklore / Laura C. Martin.
Author
Martin, Laura C.
Publication
Charlotte, N.C. : East Woods Press, ©1984.

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TextUse in library GR790.W54 M37 1984Off-site

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Description
256 pages : illustrations; 26 cm
Summary
Includes detailed, botanically accurate drawing and such details as how the flower got its name; what medicinal value it has or was thought to have; how the Indians and pioneers used it; description of its culinary uses, and legends, myths, or stories surrounding it.
Subject
  • Wild flowers > Folklore
  • Wild flowers > United States
  • Wild flowers > United States > Folklore
  • Wild flowers
  • Brauch
  • Samenpflanzen
  • United States
  • USA
Genre/Form
  • Folklore
  • Folklore.
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. [251]-252.
Contents
Introduction -- Blue and violet flowers -- Brown and green flowers -- White flowers -- Yellow flowers -- Pink flowers -- Orange and red flowers -- Glossary.
ISBN
  • 0887420168
  • 9780887420160
LCCN
84048039
OCLC
  • ocm10913708
  • 10913708
  • SCSB-625720
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library