#laurus nobilis

[adventuresofalgy]

The restless wind had rushed through the tall spruces all night, and by the morning it had swept the drenching Scotch mist far, far away… for the moment, at least…

And, much to Algy's astonishment – for the weather birds had told him that it would remain misty and wet all week in the wild west Highlands of Scotland – the sun was beginning to shine. However, the rather-too-brisk south-westerly was ruffling his feathers in a way that was considerably less than pleasant in the cool January air, so, like many of his smaller feathered friends, Algy decided to seek cover in a dense, evergreen bush.

He knew that some of them favoured the handsome bay tree which grew in a sheltered spot in his assistants' garden, so he decided to try it for himself. Settling down on its dense branches, Algy found that it did indeed afford a great deal of protection from the wind, and the invigorating aroma of its leaves, which continued to glow bright green, even in the depths of winter, lifted his winter-weary spirits. Relaxing happily in the arms of the welcoming bush, Algy began to recite, for the benefit of any smaller birds nearby who might not have the advantage of a good literary education:

How vainly men themselves amaze To win the palm, the oak, or bays, And their uncessant labours see Crown’d from some single herb or tree, Whose short and narrow verged shade Does prudently their toils upbraid; While all flow’rs and all trees do close To weave the garlands of repose. Fair Quiet, have I found thee here, And Innocence, thy sister dear! Mistaken long, I sought you then In busy companies of men; Your sacred plants, if here below, Only among the plants will grow. Society is all but rude, To this delicious solitude. No white nor red was ever seen So am’rous as this lovely green. Fond lovers, cruel as their flame, Cut in these trees their mistress’ name; Little, alas, they know or heed How far these beauties hers exceed! Fair trees! wheres’e’er your barks I wound, No name shall but your own be found.

[Algy is reciting the first three verses of the poem The Garden by the 17th century English metaphysical poet and politician Andrew Marvell.]

[thecryptandtheincubus]

ԸᕔꚶɌꚶꕷ ᙁꗞᗹĬԸĬꕷ ĬĬĬ

HERBARIUM : Laurier (Laurus Nobilis)

LIEU DE CUEILLETTE : mon jardin

[heavenknowsffs]

Second festival in the bag let's fucking GO

I don't have a picture of my with the camera or anything so have this generic one 😂

[crudlynaturephotos]

[thebotanicalarcade]

[a-modernmajorgeneral]

The motif on the right-hand narrow side of the base, of which only dancing feet and an animal paw remain, could possibly have shown the god Dionysus with a satyr and a panther. On the left-hand side, a motif block was incorporated into the reconstruction that at first glance does not seem to fit into the symmetrical concept of the complex. It is located directly below the rear pilaster capital and shows a maenad holding the rear part of a deer in her left hand, which she has split in half. Her right hand, which is no longer preserved, once held the sword with which she killed the animal. The relief block, carved at an angle, was inserted in this place during the reconstruction because its back showed a flat pilaster with the beginnings of the leaf garland known from the front of the tomb. On this side of the base, another relief fragment can be seen, showing a foot. On the flanks of the cella above there is a frieze with the shepherd god Pan, who since the late Hellenistic period has increasingly been placed in the environment of the god Dionysus.[16] The motif on the right narrow side of the aedicule shows Pan with a pedum, a stick that is bent at the top. In his left hand he carries a dead hare. Above this scene is a theater mask, as is often found on tombs. On the left side of the aedicule the god Pan is depicted with a shepherd's flute (syrinx); instead of the mask, Cupid flies over the scene. In both depictions the god, striding towards the front of the tomb, turns to a laurel tree, on which a snake is winding itself.

Sepulcher of Poblicius, a detail

* 40-50 CE

* Romano-Germanic Museum, Cologne

* More photos here

* Imperium Romanum: Amazing discovery

Cologne, November 2017

[suiyoubis]

laurus nobilis — aizou

[floriography-by-poe]

Bay Laurel

stubbornness, fortitude, adventure, to be well-prepared, discovery, invention, accomplishment, favor to the needy (not only to the worthy), noblesse oblige, philanthropy, mentorship, to have achieved a masterpiece,

[entryn17]

everyday i have to study plant latin names

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[literaryvein-reblogs]

Word List: Sweet

beautiful words with "sweet" to try to include in your poem/story

Bittersweet - pleasure accompanied by suffering or regret; being at once bitter and sweet

Meadowsweet - any of several spireas

Oversweet - excessively sweet; cloying

Presweeten - to make (a food or beverage) sweet or sweeter in advance and especially during manufacture or preparation

Sweetbells - an eastern North American deciduous shrub (Leucothoe racemosa) with pinkish flowers in long racemes

Sweetberry - sheepberry i.e., a North American shrub or small tree (Viburnum lentago) having white flowers in flat cymes

Sweetbread - the thymus or pancreas of a young animal (such as a calf) used for food

Sweetbriar - an Old World rose (especially Rosa eleganteria) with stout recurved prickles and white to deep rosy-pink single flowers; called also eglantine

Sweetening - something that sweetens

Sweetfish - ayu i.e., a small salmonlike anadromous fish (Plecoglossus altivelis) of Japan that is highly esteemed as a food fish

Sweetflag - any of a genus (Acorus) of perennial herbaceous plants that are typically found in wetlands of the northern hemisphere and have long narrow leaves and aromatic roots

Sweetgrass - a slender fragrant perennial grass (Hierochloe odorata) that typically grows in moist soils and is used especially in basketry

Sweetish - somewhat sweet; unpleasantly sweet

Sweetroot - licorice

Sweetshop - a candy store

Sweetsop - sugar apple

Sweetveld - African veld that is not markedly acid in soil reaction and is characterized by production in the presence of adequate mositure of palatable grazing of predominantly annual grasses

Sweetwood - a laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Sweetwort - an unfermented malt infusion

Unsweetened - not containing added sugar; not sweetened

If any of these words inspire your writing, do tag me or send me a link. I'd love to read your work!

More: Word Lists

[floretspell]

mercuonic - a non-xenic umbrella term connected to betrayal, celebration of life, confidence, being crushed by expectations, fantasizing, hope, life & death, loss, love, loyalty, melancholy moments, never being satisfied, reaching for something more, & self-loathing.

based on the album “Mercury Act 2” by Imagine Dragons.

mercuon/mercuonine/mercuoninity; mercuonic gender quality!

transmercuon/transmercuonine/transmercuonic; transitioning into mercuonic and/or mercuoninity!

mercuic; mercuonic gender alignment!

aurigidan (aurigids); a galactian alignment term; a gender for non-binary individuals who are mercuonic and/or mercuonic-aligned!

truen; older mercuonic individual!

ardent; mercuonic individual!

fri; younger mercuonic individual!

MRIN; mercuonic in nature!

laurusian (laurus nobilis); mercuonic loving mercuonic; mrcLmrc!

terms/flags by us. tagging @radiomogai & @dimensen.

[aorish]

y'know i never see indian people cooking with bay* leaves. if they really were such a potent flavor that 1 or 2 whole, dried leaves could have a noticeable effect on a big pot of stew then you would expect that at least 1 or 2 curries would have evolved that use them as an integral part

*there are many recipes that call for "indian bay leaves" or "thai bay leaves" but i am referring specifically to laurus nobilis

[theromaboo]

The Sixth Day of Julius Caesar

I once heard someone attributing Julius Caesar's illness (which might've been epilepsy or mini strokes or something else or maybe it wasn't a specific chronic illness at all. It's controversial right now) to wearing a laurel wreath, and I don't really understand how that works.

During Caesar's time, a laurel wreath would've most likely been made out of the plant Laurus nobilis, you know, bay leaves. Caesar might've gotten a stomachache if he ate a significant amount of them, but I am yet to read any sources that mention Caesar eating straight laurel!

Laurel wreaths could also be made out of a plant called Prunus laurocerasus (though I don't know if it was used for laurel wreaths in ancient Rome. I can't find anything about that). Its common name is cherry laurel, and it is toxic. I've read that you can irritate your skin if you touch it too much, but you'll have to eat it if you want to get the really bad effects.

I don't think Caesar was out here constantly eating all of his laurel wreaths. I'd assume that if he was, people would've made fun of him for it and therefore it would be mentioned somewhere.

I think the reason someone came up with this idea is because it's ironic. Caesar apparently liked his privilege of wearing a laurel wreath at all times because it hid his thinning hair (Suetonius, Life of Julius Caesar, 45.2). It'll be so ironic if his illness was caused by it. However, without any evidence of Caesar eating laurel wreaths made out of cherry laurel, this is an incredibly weak theory.

[coven-of-genesis]

Bay leaves metaphysical uses

Bay leaves, which are the leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), have been used for various metaphysical purposes in different cultures and belief systems.

Here are some examples:

Divination: Bay leaves have been used for divination or fortune-telling purposes. One common practice is to write a wish or a question on a bay leaf, and then burn it while focusing on the intention. It is believed that the smoke carries the wish or question to the divine or higher realms, and the ashes can be used to interpret the answer or outcome.

Protection: Bay leaves are often used in spiritual or metaphysical practices for protection. Some believe that placing bay leaves in the corners of a room, carrying them in a bag/wallet, or wearing them as an amulet can protect against negative energies, evil spirits, or hexes.

Purification: Bay leaves are believed to have purifying properties and can be used to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, or individuals. Burning bay leaves as incense or smudging with bay leaves is thought to help clear away negative energies, purify the aura, and create a sacred space.

Enhancing Intuition & Psychic Abilities: Bay leaves are sometimes used in rituals or practices aimed at enhancing intuition, psychic abilities, or spiritual insight. Some believe that placing bay leaves under the pillow, using them in dream pillows, or consuming them in teas can help stimulate intuition, enhance psychic abilities, or promote lucid dreaming.

Attracting Prosperity & Abundance: Bay leaves are sometimes used in spells or rituals to attract prosperity and abundance. Some believe that placing bay leaves in a wallet, purse, or cash register can help attract financial success, while others use bay leaves in abundance spells or charms to manifest wealth and abundance in their lives.

Love & Romance: Bay leaves are also sometimes used in spells or rituals related to love and romance. Some believe that writing a love wish or intention on a bay leaf and then burying it in the ground can help attract a romantic partner or enhance an existing relationship.

[matcha-str4wberry]

Basic Herbs

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Basil:

Ocimum basilicum

Success, attracting money, protection, love, positivity, luck

Rosemary:

Rosmarinus officinalis

Protection, banishing spirits, strength, cleansing, intelligence

Chamomile:

Chamaemelum nobile

Purification, protection, attracting money, love, healing

Lemongrass:

Cymbopogon nardus

Purification, protection, love, cleansing, banishing spirits

Mint:

Mentha

Healing, luck, attracting money, love

Bay:

Laurus nobilis

Protection, healing, attracting money, success

Patchouli:

Pogostemon cablin

Healing, attracting money, grounding

Motherwort:

Leonurus cardiaca

Protection, healing

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