The Medieval Flower Book

From The British Library: The Medieval Flower Book By Celia Fisher - "Medieval manuscripts abound with exquisite depictions of flowers and plants; bright blossoms are scattered across intricately decorated borders and golden ivy leaves trail over the painted pages. This sumptuously illustrated A to Z guide to medieval botany takes a closer look at 100 major varieties of flowers and plants that appear within the centuries-old pages of these manuscripts - from acanthus, anemones and apples to violets, vines and wallflowers. Containing 140 images reproduced from the British Library's outstanding collection of illuminated medieval manuscripts, this beautifully illustrated new title examines each variety and provides intriguing explanation of their uses, history and symbolism" - Publication date: 24 October 2007