Names that mean, witch, enchantress, sorcerersorceress, bewitching, intoxicating, fascinating, seductive, etc. There are recognized 2 varieties or subspecies, depending on the reference. It does not appear to have been used in folk medicine, except for a charm given unknowingly to male lovers as an aphrodisiac in the highlands of scotland. Monandria 1,2, cloth of gold, crocus angustifolius triandria 3, and enchanters nightshade, circaea alpina diandria 4,5. Enchanters nightshade definition and meaning collins. The minute i saw this cover and read the summary, i knew i so wanted to fall in love with this book. A supernatural comedy series nightshade trailer park series book 2 by c. Enchantersnightshade featured on the the nature of dorset.
In classical mythology the witch circe is said to have used enchanters nightshade to turn the shipmates of ulysses into pigs. The latin name circaea relates to circe, an enchantress sometimes depicted as the greek goddess of magic, who was known for her. The genus circaea is named after circe, the enchantress daughter of the god helios in greek mythology. The genus is named after the enchantress circe from greek mythology, who is supposed to have used enchanters nightshade in her magic. Her parents were keepers of the old faith and she grew up to be a strong leader and priestess of the english pagan. Buy enchanters nightshade unabridged by bridge, ann, bellair, leslie isbn. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana evening primrose family not to be mistaken for a member of the poisonious nightshade family. There is also a prequel series to nightshade which consists of rift and rise.
Circe was something of an enchantress in greek mythology and the circaea is certainly derived from that although i can find no explanations as to why. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Wildflower enchantersnightshade irish wild flora wildflowers of. The author has picked up from nightshade by giving wolfsbane an equally good plot. Instead it is a member of the willowherb onagraceae family. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade first nature. It is used for binding, enchantment, hexing, shapeshifting and transformation. The specific epithet lutetiana comes from lutetia, the latin name for the city of paris, which is sometimes referred to as the city of witches. In the language of flowers, enchanter s nightshade means witchcraft or sorcery. Witch names, enchantress names names associated with witches, sorceresses, enchanters. The longing for a mythology is the drive for an inebriating drink, which excites the imbiber like soma, the.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Flowers white or pinkish, small, 4 to 7 mm in lax racemes with open flowers well spaced. The witchipedia is your online encyclopedia of magick, witchcraft and the occult. Nightshade is the only known name for the founder and first primus of the verbena tradition. Alpine enchanters nightshades scientific name circaea is in honour of the ancient greek mythological spirit and wizard kirke, who enchanted ulysses and magically turned his crew into pigs in homers epic. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Scattered white hairs occur occasionally along the central stem, although it becomes glabrous with age. Lutetia, the latin name for paris sometimes called the witch city, refers to the second part.
The mythology in nightshade is a blend of history and lore plus new twists i imagined along the way. What are the unique benefits and challenges of her position. In classical mythology circe the witch is said to have used this plant to turn the shipmates of ulysses into pigs hence the scientific or botanical name. It is occasionally found in gardens, but is seldom a serious weed problem unless it has been allowed to spread over a wide area. The secrets revealed in this book will make your jaw drop, and there are twists and turns that you wont see coming. Enchanter s nightshade is not related to the nightshade family that includes deadly nightshade and the genus solanum the solanaceae. Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanters nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae. Your narrator, calla tor, is a very takecharge female characterin fact, shes the alpha of her wolf pack. The genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and.
A coloured province or state means this species occurs somewhere in that provincestate. Gerard goes to some length to explain that enchanter s nightshade and mandrake have been confused in the minds of many people, possibly because of their shared connection with circe, the sorceress. Gerard goes to some length to explain that enchanters nightshade and mandrake have been confused in the minds of many people, possibly because of their shared connection with circe, the sorceress. In germanic mythology, this was the name of a sorcerer king of elves. It is complicated and interesting, and readers will get to learn the origins of the searchers and keepers. In enchanter s nightshade, bridge presents her reader with a. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana info circe, the dread goddess who walks with mortals, gives her name to this native of the northern hemisphere. Enchanters nightshade by ann bridge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Enchanters nightshade is aligned with the planet saturn. This enchantment is referred to in its name, and its habitat in dark spruce thickets, often hiding under ferns, carries a definite. Enchanters nightshade is a hairy plant, with rounded leaves that taper to a fine tip, and clusters of small, pinkywhite flowers in summer. Enchanters nightshade is not related to the nightshade family that includes deadly nightshade and the genus solanum the solanaceae.
Enchanters nightshade is hairy plant that is actually a member of the willowherb family, rather. The latin name for enchanters nightshade for those of you who like a bit of a digression is circaea lutetiana. Among the dense, dark green foliage, with the white flowers of enchanters nightshade glimmering beneath it, there is hardly any sound of birds. Enchanters nightshade has tiny delicate white flowers and unassuming foliage that belies its creeping and persistent habit.
Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanters nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae the genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the specific designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris, which was sometimes referred to as the witch city. This plant prefers shaded woods but has become a nuisance weed to many gardeners as well. Range map for enchanters nightshade circaea canadensis. Circe was the suns daughter and the oceans granddaughter. It grows in woods and hedges, but can be a weed of gardens. Lutetiana comes from the latin for paris which wikipedia says was known as the witch city. Vintage watercolor flowers premium vintage watercolor artwork from free books. Short to medium somewhat hairy plant with long slender stolons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I thoroughly enjoyed her miss probyn series, but enchanter s nightshade is a deep and moving treatise on life and love.
Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanter s nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae the genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the specific designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris, which was sometimes referred to as the witch city. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana canadensis evening primrose family onagraceae description. National fish and wildlife foundation, lynn and thelma maccready forest and wildlife endowment, msu, and hanes trust of the michigan botanical club. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Enchanters nightshade has the rare distinction of possessing only two petals, though they seem like four. Ive found a reference that enchanters nightshade can be made into a tea to help with rheumatism, but no original sources that back it up.
Nightshade, genus solanum, genus of about 2,300 species of flowering plants in the nightshade family. Learn and celebrate the medicine and magic of plants with our feral community of weedwives, hedge witches, clinical herbalists, mycologists, botanists, perfumers, nutritionists, dancers, doctors, and storytellers. Enchanters nightshade is a curious, rather evocative name and one wonders on its origins. But in his herball, enchanters nightshade appears immediately before mandrake, a toxic plant whose dark magic was held in dread. Times, sunday times 2008 away from these unshaded and occasionally sunny places, in dark, damp woods, the white flowers of enchanters nightshade glimmer close to the ground. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana woodland trust. The term nightshade is often associated with poisonous species, though the genus also contains a number of economically important food crops, including tomato solanum lycopersicum, potato s. However, despite being called enchanters nightshade, research showed me that it isnt related to other nightshades, such as deadly nightshade or woody nightshade. The entire provincestate is coloured, regardless of where in that provincestate it occurs. The genus is named after the enchantress circe from greek mythology, who is supposed to have used enchanter s nightshade in her magic.
Circaea lutetiana news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2016. Some online research told me that its latin name, circaea lutetiana, which relates to the enchantress circe of greek mythology, and that perhaps it was one of the herbs she. A list of all books in the nightshade universe by andrea cremer. Nightshade has been one of my most anticipated and andrea cremer did not disappoint.
The small, white, twopetaled flowers grow in clusters, and the. Alpine enchanters nightshade, circaea alpina flowers. Patches of these flowers can be found in the islands wooded areas. However, despite being called enchanters nightshade, research showed me that.
Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The plants database includes the following 3 species of circaea. In classical mythology the witch circe is said to have used the plant to turn the. In the language of flowers, enchanters nightshade means witchcraft or sorcery. Plants profile for circaea alpina small enchanters.
Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by sydenham edwards for william curtis lectures on botany, as delivered in the botanic garden at lambeth, 1805. Cremer has also begun a sequel series to the nightshade trilogy starting with the book snakeroot. The plants latin name, circaea lutetiana, comes from circe, the enchantress of greek mythology whose woodland dwelling was on the island of. Although this story gets off to a very slow start, it is well worth perservering. Particularly it is a useful aid to the law of attraction. Despite the name, enchanters nightshade is not a member of the solanaceae family and is quite harmless. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of circaea alpina. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade pictures, habitat, locations, blooming. Alpine enchanters nightshade is a delicate little plant typically found in rich, cool, moist woods and swampy places, often growing on mossy rocks and logs. Circe from greek mythology, who is supposed to have used enchanters nightshade in her magic.
Images have been color corrected and the backgrounds have been removed by hand. The broadleaved enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana is found in eurasia. The genus circaea contains 710 species of flowering plants, known as enchanters. Every spring in the mountains of the southwest we gather together to. She is said to have been born in england in the late 14th or early 15th century. Enchanter s nightshade is aligned with the planet saturn. Landing this remarkable novel on my favorite shelf and one of the best reads of 2010. Thought of as a weed in gardens, enchanters nightshade grows in sundappled woodland.
The plants have slender stems with opposite leaves. The genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology. The latin name circaea refers to the enchantress circe in greek mythology and is. Native through much of the northern hemisphere, circaea lutetiana has purported magical properties, circe being the greek enchantress and lutetia being the latin name for paris, or witch city.