Carolina Silverbell, (Helesia Carolina) **
Japanese Quince
Solidaster
(Styrax japonicum)**
Sweet Olive, Tea Olive
Carolina Silverbell (Helesia Carolina)**
(Styrax japonicum) **
Common or European vervain, also known as enchanter’s plant, herb-of-the-cross, herb of grace, holy herb, ma bian cao, pigeon’s grass, pigeon weed, simpler’s joy, or verbena. This is a deeply historic herb known to cure many ailments such as headaches, insomnia, depression, anxiety, kidney stones, gout, jaundice and more. The name “vervain” comes from the Celtic term “ferfaen; “fer” meaning “to drive away” and “faen” meaning “a stone”. There are many, many other beliefs and rituals surrounding this astounding herb, dating back to Roman times.
Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium
absence, bitterness, comfort, protection for travelers, not to be discouraged
Color definitions:
Rose, Pink and White; Elegance, Platonic love
Yellow; Secret love
Acacia leaves; My heart is buried, affection beyond the grave
Yarrow
Anconitum napellis, Helmet Flower, Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Turk’s Cap, Friar’s Cap