Whether foxglove or bird cherry, hawthorn or aspen, rowan or oak, Plant Magic shines a bright new light on many familiar plants and explores their place in supernatural and magical traditions. The book combines botanical analysis with history and anecdote, explaining how the evolution, ecology and geography of plants has influenced their use.
Scotland's plants define its landscape. Drawing together traditional knowledge from archives and oral histories with the work of some of the country's finest botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of the enormous wealth of Scottish plant lore.
