FLAX (LINEN)
Shakespeare Species Flax (Linen): His richness and costliness of spirit looked through him; it could no more be hid than fire in flax. Flax, the plant that produces linen, clothed people in Shakespeare’s world from birth to death, but is rarely grown in Britain today.
STREAKED GILLYVOR
Shakespeare Species Streaked Gillyvor: the fairest flowers o’ th’ season are our carnations and streaked gillyvors. Carnations and Gillyflowers of different varieties were high status plants and in this quote Perdita questions the process of interfering with nature to produce different varieties.
Lark’s Heel
Shakespeare Species Lark’s Heel: Lark’s heels trim: all dear Nature’s children sweet lie ‘fore bride and bridegrooms feet. Lark’s Heels is probably Larks Spur a popular garden plant.
LONG PURPLES
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, LONG PURPLES: fantastic garlands did she make of crowflowers, nettles, daisies and long purples. Long Purples are probably a form of Dactylorhiza Orchid and were associated with sexuality.