The Illustrated Herbiary

By Maia Toll, Kate O’Hara (illustrator),

Book cover of The Illustrated Herbiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals

Book description

Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. The symbolism of plants - whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the Victorian secret language of flowers - has fascinated us for centuries. Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll adds her distinctive spin to this tradition with profiles of the mysterious…

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Flora
Herbs

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Science

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Illustrated Herbiary as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jessica Roux

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So many books with beautifully illustrated florals are aimed at children, but the magic of flora is not just for kids. A wonderful example of this is The Illustrated Herbiary, which focuses on 36 botanicals like rosemary (for remembrance, just like in my book), apple, and clover. Filled with rituals and reflections for each herb, Kate O’Hara’s beautiful and detailed illustrations bring Maia Toll’s words to life.

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