British Wild Flowers : Their Naming and Folklore
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Paperback | 64 pages, 100
British Wild Flowers : Their Naming and Folklore
£6.95
Author: Gerald Ponting
United Kingdom, Great Britain
Published on 1 November 2022 by WOODEN BOOKS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Wooden Books U.K. Series' series.
Paperback | 64 pages, 100
126 x 155 x 9mm | 80g
When is a marigold not a marigold? Where in Great Britain is a harebell a bluebell? What does a Burdock have to do with velcrose? And what does a dandelion have to do with teeth? In this delightful little book, historian Gerald Ponting reveals the fascinating stories at the heart of many wild flower names. From names made up by Shakespeare to names based on appearance or medicinal properties, prepare to be amused, informed and amazed.