The Medieval Flower Book
This sumptuously illustrated new title focuses on one
hundred major varieties of flowers and plants that appear in medieval manuscripts and provides intriguing explanation of their uses, history and symbolism. An A-Z format, packed with fascinating facts, provides a book that will have a wide appeal for all those interested in flowers and gardening as well as those interested in medieval art and history.
Celia Fisher wrote her PhD thesis on flowers in illuminated
manuscripts, is the author of Flowers and Fruit (National
Gallery, 1998) and Flowers in Medieval Manuscripts
(British Library, 2004), and has published extensively in
art and gardening journals.
Review
The Medieval Flower Book by Celia Fisher is an exquisite A-Z guide to medieval botany, sumptuously illustrated with superb depictions of flowers and plants, intricate borders and trails of golden ivy.
This new botanical compendium examines the 100 major flower and plants varieties ? from acanthus and anemones to violets and vines - that appear in the British Library?s outstanding collection of illuminated medieval manuscripts.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
DESCRIPTIONS OF PLANTS
Acanthus
Anemone and Adonis
Apples
Artemisia
Arum
Balm and Melissa
Beans and Broadbeans
Betony
Blackberries and Raspberries
Bluebells
Borage and Comfrey
Broom
Bryony
Campanula
Campion
Carline thistle
Centaury and Cornflower
Cherries and Plums
Cinquefoil and Lady's mantle
Clover and Vetch
Columbine
Convolvulus
Corncockle and Soapwort
Cranesbill
Cyclamen
Daffodils
Daisies
Dill and Coriander
Elecampane
Euphoria
Figs
Foregt-me-nots and Speedwells
Foxgloves
Garlic
Gourds, Cucumbers and Melons
Hawthorn
Hellebores
Hollyhocks and Mallows
Honeysuckle
Hops
Houseleeks
Hyssop and Marjoram
Irises
Ivy and Bay
jasmine
Larkspur and Monkshood
Lavender
Lettuce and Dandelion
Lilies
Lily of the Valley and Solomon's seal
Lupins
Mandrake
Marigolds
Medlars and Pears
Mulberries
Mullein
Nettles and Hemp
Nigella
Nightshade
Oranges
Orchids
Peas
Peonies
Pepper
Periwinkles
Physalis
Pinks
Plantain
Pomegranates
Poppies
Primroses and Cowslips
Quinces and Peaches
Redcurrants, Blackcurrants and Gooseberries
Rosemary
Roses
Saffron crocuses and Safflowers
Sage
Snowdrops and Snowflakes
Sorrels and Woodsorrels
Stocks and Sweet rockets
Strawberries
Tansy and Feverfew
Thistles
Vervain and St John's wort
Vines
Violets and Violas
Wallflowers
Waterlilies
