Reading order & editions
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Series: Plants in Folklore and Magic
Series reading order: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
This series from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew examines the intersection of botany and esoteric traditions. The volumes focus on specific plant categories: mushrooms, garden herbs, and forest trees. Each book investigates how these natural elements appear in folklore, superstition, and traditional medicine. Sandra Lawrence contributes significantly to this collection with titles on fungi and witch gardens. The final volume addresses trees in magic and remedies. Together, they offer a structured look at how different botanical groups have been utilized in magical practices and healing lore throughout history. The series provides distinct perspectives on the same theme of plant-based mysticism.
