From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to plant life.

In Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees, Ernst and Johanna Lehner explore the rich cultural heritage and symbolic meanings associated with variou

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the publi

Presents lore and legends behind several common flowers including narcissus, crocus, dandelion, carnation, and marigold.

What makes owls wise and foxes sly? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and why do serpents symbolize evil? This survey of legends, folk tales, myths, a