Toxic Botanicals and Cautionary Plants
The darker garden — where beauty, poison, and forbidden knowledge entwine.
Rhododendron: The Blooming Guardian of Boundaries
Rhododendron, with its evergreen leaves and clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers, is a toxic plant tied to protection and banishing. Revered as a magical guardian, it is used symbolically in witchcraft to set boundaries, ward off harm, and embody resilience through beauty.
Oleander: The Poisonous Guardian of Transformation
Oleander, with its pink, white, or red blossoms, is a poisonous yet powerful plant tied to protection, transformation, and warding. Used symbolically in witchcraft, it guards against negativity, banishes harmful forces, and embodies the paradox of beauty as defense. Explore its lore, ritual traditions, and metaphysical effects.