Hart’s-tongue fern
In folk tradition, it is known as Năvalnic (a năvăli-to rush), Deer’s tongue, or Neighbor’s tongue. In Transylvania, it is simply called Neighbor.
The Fir Tree
Every human has a unique fir tree, and when they pass away, their tree withers.
The Snake’s cap or The Fly Agaric
Magical simbiotic relationship between fly agaric and trees. Misterious witch ointment.
The Birch Tree
It heals the soil and the body. All its parts are used in household and rituals.
Mistletoe
Hanging mistletoe has recently become part of our winter holiday customs.
St. John’s Wort
Fireweed, solar plant, red as embers, sprinkled with the blood of Saint John.
Vanilla Orchid
Mountain tourism and alpine trophy collectors have influenced its spread.
Poppy
Of sleep, of spells, of sweet death. Medicine / Aphrodisiac / Narcotic (opium, ‘afion’)
Belladonna
Împărăteasa pădurii și planta farmecelor. Cu ea faci de dragoste, de joc și bolunzeală.
Lady’s-slipper
One of the most beautiful and rare wild orchids, protected by royal decree
Wormwood
The bitterest plant. Keeps away the Rusalkas, Hags and other evil fairies.
Lady’s bedstraw
The lady’s bedstraw wreath can predict love, death, or long life