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Biblical plant names

Posted by Bamateacha z8 (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 8, 05 at 22:14

Does anyone have a list of plants with biblical type names or references that will grow in shade (i.e., Solomon's Seal)?

TIA,
Bama


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RE: Biblical plant names

Jacob's Ladder?
Lady's (Mary) Mantle?
Bishop's hat (epimedium)
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That's a great start! Thanks flowersandthings.

Bama


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  • Posted by KWoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
    Thu, Jun 9, 05 at 11:33

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Some people call digitalis "Mary's gloves"
Burning bush (Euonymus atropurpureus)
Christmas Rose (Helleboros niger)
Star of Bethlehem (Orinthogalum umbellatum)
Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)
jerusalem sage (Pulmonaria officinalis)
Trinity flower (Trillium)


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Thank you for that great list, KWoods. I also noticed tonight that someone in the cottage garden forum has just finished a bible theme garden and posted pictures. :)


 
 

 

 


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