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The darker garden — where beauty, poison, and forbidden knowledge entwine.
 
      
      Kalmia (Mountain Laurel): The Shield of Silent Strength
Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is an evergreen shrub with clusters of pink or white flowers tied to protection and banishment. Known for its defensive magical energy, it is extremely toxic and handled only symbolically in witchcraft and folklore. Learn its magical uses, ritual traditions, and metaphysical effects.