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Esoteric Flora: Emblems of Ancient Gardens
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Herb whose name hints at courage, often used in medieval apothecaries
- 2. Mythic root reputed to shriek when uprooted, steeped in alchemical lore
- 4. Foliage once crowning victors and poets in classical antiquity
- 6. Egotistical bloom of Greek myth, symbolizing self-reflection and rebirth
- 8. Serpentine plant’s namesake associated with legendary deadly gaze
- 12. Sacred tree of ancient rites, representing immortality and secrecy
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- 3. Evergreen emblem of love and immortality in Mediterranean rituals
- 5. Living fossil tree revered for resilience and longevity, from Far East
- 7. Graceful climber whose cascading blooms symbolize devotion and longevity
- 9. Insect often paired with symbolic garden flora for eternal rebirth themes
- 10. From Greek 'gold flower,' emblematic in East Asian funerary culture
- 11. Toxic shrub known for dual symbolism of caution and beauty
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