ever wondered why plants are named oddly?

[RAPPLEBY2000]

i have come across a gem of a book! (not plant lore)

for those teaching bushcraft or have an interest in plant mythology this book it fantastic!

yup i know about "Plant lore", but this one is really good!

it's called:

Plants of mystery and magic by Michael Jordan

for example it has 3, A4 pages on mistletoe it's uses habitat and a colour photo, then loads of info on it's name and cultural associations.

it goes through alot of plants very familiar to bushcrafters for various reasons:

nettle, dandilion, bramble, bracken.
a sperate section for trees and funghi.

i borrowed mine from the local library then i got a new one for fathers day!

children, everyone should have one!

 

[JonnyP]

Sounds interesting............Thanks for the heads up................Jon

 

[Ranger Bob]

I've been lookin' for something just like this....thanks.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

try the Norfolk Library! get one ordered!

 

[stuart f]

Hi Rappleby,you would'nt per chance have the ISBN number for the book.I would be grateful if you did.

I also have his book Mushroom Magic that accompanied his tv series on channel four a few years ago,its a good read for begginers who want to start foraging for fungi,it dispelled alot of myths about collecting and eating fungi.

 

[andyn]

Book sounds really interesting so just did a quick search around and there are some on evilbay for what seems a good price, I think i'll try the library first and have a look at it but here is the link if anyone is wanting to buy a copy:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLANTS-OF-MYS...ryZ23238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem