Herbs in Polish Mythology - White Bryony

White Bryony

This herb was fenced in when it was found on property to protect it; the leaves resemble a child, and digging it up would destroy their own happiness. It is said that the stems and leaves from this plant were used in spells and incantations.

See also Polish mythology

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