In trees and flowers, Norbert Griebl sees sentient beings with many abilities that are still largely hidden from us. Science has already proven that they can react to dangers, warn each other, summon help against harmful insects, and apparently even hear. This book takes us into the world of sentient plants and reveals their essence. Not only majestic trees, but also a variety of flowers were considered sacred or believed to be sentient by our Germanic and Celtic ancestors. This book presents more than 90 plants, enriched with numerous atmospheric images and macro shots, exploring their roles in mythology and customs, as well as their significance for folk medicine, natural cosmetics, and in the kitchen. For some plants, the folk names still refer to their original meanings, such as with the elecampane, a magnificent garden perennial.