Does anyone here know of any superstitions or sayings about plants.

Question

Four-leaf clover is one. Are there any more?

Answer 1

Some people talk to their plants because it supposedly helps keep them healthy and growing.  I have no idea if it's actually true or not.  

Answer 2

Plants grown for magical use had to be stolen or given by another without the receiver asking.  You couldn't buy them, or ask someone for a cutting.

Answer 3

There is the one about kissing below the mistletoe.

Answer 4

a great one is Mandrake root.  It is said to scream as it is being taken from the ground.   I have included a web page for you.  Great question. I will be following post.  :)    

Answer 5

Here are some site I found when I did a search for "mythology of plants". I think the first 2 may have more of what you are looking for.

http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Pa-Pr/Pl...

http://www.squidoo.com/plantmyths

http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/forest/my...

http://witcombe.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/tre...

http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/myth...

Answer 6

mistle toe...gives luck i think

garlic repels evil spirits and monsters like vampires

five-fingers leaf with 8 leaf instead of normal 5 gives luck also

Answer 7

sweat leaf is the answer to all our prayers.only the gov don't want it cause they have to have control of you.

Answer 8

if you eat a watermelon seed, a watermelon will grow in your stomach.

Answer 9

In late medieaval times there was an elaborate system of knowledge about the benefits and maledictions of plants, not just the herbal properties but the guardian  spirit of each plant and its ruling angel. It is most likely where the modern image of flower fairies originated.

Answer 10

I heard if you smoke marijuana it will get you HIIIGGHHH!!!