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Richard Folkard
Best known for an ambitious Victorian study of plant mythology, folklore, and symbolism, this little-known writer gathered stories about the natural world from across cultures into one richly curious volume.
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About the author
Richard Folkard is known for Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics, a 19th-century work that explores the myths, traditions, superstitions, and folklore attached to plants. The book was published in 1884, and the Project Gutenberg edition identifies him as "Richard Folkard, Jun."
His writing brings together religious symbolism, old customs, and literary references, showing a strong interest in the meeting point between nature and culture. Because reliable biographical information about him is scarce in the sources I could confirm, he remains a somewhat obscure figure compared with the enduring reputation of his book.
Today, Folkard is remembered mainly by readers interested in folklore, botanical history, and Victorian curiosity books. His work still appeals to anyone who enjoys seeing how plants have been woven into legend and everyday belief.