Thursday, September 5, 2013

Flora in Eclogue 2



Spineta (line 9)
     English name: Blackthorn, Thorn-hedge
     Uses: Weed; hiding/burrowing place for animals
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Serpyllum (line 11)
     English name: Thyme
     Uses: A delicious seasoning
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Alia (line 11)
     English name: Garlic
     Uses: Staple
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Ligustrum (line 18)
     English name: Privet
     Uses: Privacy hedging
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Vaccinia (line 18, 50)
     English name: Whortleberry, European blueberry, Bilberry
     Uses: Produces an edible dark fruit somewhat like the American blueberry
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Cicutis (line 36)
     English name: Hemlock
     Uses: Famed poison
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Lilia (line 45)
     English name: Lily
     Uses: A pleasing garden flower.
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Violas (line 47)
     English name: Violet
     Uses: Another garden flower
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Papavera (line 47)
     English name: Poppy
     Uses: A wildflower which naturally contains morphine
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Narcissum (line 48)
     English name: Narcissus flower
     Uses: A late-blooming garden flower
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Anethi (line 48)
     English name: Dill or Anise
     Uses: Produces strong seasonings
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Casia (line 49)
     English name: Cinnamon
     Uses: Produces a pungent bark
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Calta (line 50)
     English name: Marigold
     Uses: A garden flower with edible florets, sometimes used for fabric dyes, medicines, and cosmetics
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Lauri (line 54)
     English name: Laurel tree, Sweet bay
     Uses: Sacred to Apollo
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Myrte (line 54)
     English name: Myrtle
     Uses: Sacred to Venus (some medicinal uses)
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