The botanical grimoire
Plants, flowers & living knowledge
Explorez un herbier régulièrement enrichi, où se rencontrent repères botaniques, symboliques traditionnelles et précautions d’usage.
Leaf through differently
Which plant are you looking for?
Search the botanical grimoire directly by the common name of a plant, flower, fruit, seed, mushroom, bark or root.
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Seven plant families
Choose a path through the garden
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Plants & flowers
Leaves, stems and flowers: identify the plants most often encountered in ritual and traditional practices.
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Fruits & berries
Fruits, berries and kernels studied through their form, seasonality and traditional symbolism.
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Bark & roots
The protective outer layers and underground parts where plants store strength and reserves.
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Mushrooms
A kingdom of its own, with distinctive forms, ecological roles and essential identification precautions.
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Seeds
Concentrated promises of growth, transmission and renewal in botanical and symbolic traditions.
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Cereals
Cultivated grasses linked to nourishment, harvest cycles, abundance and collective rites.
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Herbs & spices
Aromatic plants and spices whose scents, textures and uses have travelled across cultures.
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From living plant to ritual symbol
Each entry first provides useful landmarks: the plant family, the part used, its appearance, habitat and methods of preparation or storage. These details help distinguish a living species from the traditions associated with it.
Symbolic correspondences are historical and ritual references. They do not prove that a plant is edible or harmless: some species are toxic, irritating or dangerous when burned. Identification and safety always come first.
Recently added
The latest botanical discoveries
Explore the most recent entries added to the botanical grimoire.
Words to know
A small botanical glossary
Twenty useful terms for understanding preparations, plant parts and the precautions mentioned in the entries.
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A selection of dried herbs, flowers, roots and seeds connected with the botanical grimoire.
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Your questions about plants
Essential guidance before identifying, storing or using plant matter.
How should I choose a plant for a ritual use?
Begin with reliable identification, the plant part concerned, its source and known risks. Then compare traditional correspondences with the intention of the practice.
Does an entry in the grimoire mean a plant is edible?
No. A botanical or traditional description is never permission to ingest a plant. Some species or plant parts are toxic; seek qualified advice before any internal use.
How should dried plants be stored?
Keep them labelled in airtight containers, away from light, heat and moisture. Discard any material showing mould, an unusual odour or clear deterioration.
Can several plants be mixed?
A mixture should remain simple and coherent, but safety comes first. Check each species, preparation method and possible exposure before combining them.
What precautions apply to fumigation?
Ventilate the room, use a heat-resistant burner, never leave combustion unattended and keep smoke away from children, pets and sensitive people.
How should toxic or irritating plants be handled?
Avoid ingestion and combustion, use suitable protection, label them clearly and keep them out of reach. When in doubt, do not handle them and ask a qualified professional.
