Toxic Botanicals and Cautionary Plants
The darker garden — where beauty, poison, and forbidden knowledge entwine.
Rhubarb Leaves: The Shield of Poison and Purification
Rhubarb leaves, with their large green shields, are tied to magical protection and cleansing. Toxic if ingested, they are honored symbolically in witchcraft to banish negativity, set boundaries, and purify spaces. Their paradox—edible stalk, poisonous leaf—makes them a powerful emblem of balance, protection, and spiritual defense.