Legends & Lore of Texas Wildflowers

by Elizabeth Silverthorne

Book Overview

Every spring paintbrush decorates Texas' highways with its colorful leaves, which look as if they have been dipped in paint. Native Americans reportedly made a weak tea from this flower to treat... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585442305
• ISBN13: 9781585442300
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

exactly what I wanted to know...

I haven't finished it yet, but this author has done her homework well. I find her knowledge very helpful, the stories interesting. The only thing I would like to see is many more flowers covered, or for her to write more books on this subject. I will be seeking out her other books. I can highly recommend this if you are interested in the uses and lore of plants.

Good book on common folklore of plants

This is a good book on the past uses and folklore of plants. It contains not just Texas plants but plants that are common throughout the U.S. Each chapter is relatively short (two to five pages) and on a different plant. It makes an interesting book to share with others and pass the time on a rainy day.

Delightful

This charming book captivated and amazed me with its blend of whimsical legend and fascinating fact about many of our most common wildflowers. For example, simply imagine driving on a set of tires made from goldenrod! This book is a must-have addition to the library of any student of native plant lore.