Flower Quote by Pliny the Elder
“There is an herb named in Latine Convolvulus (i.e. with wind), growing among shrubs and bushes, with carrieth a flower not unlike to this Lilly, save that it yeeldeth no smell nor hath those chives within; for whitenesse they resemble one another very much, as if Nature in making this floure were a learning and trying her skill how to frame the Lilly indeed.”
About This Quote
Source Natural History, Book 12, 77 AD
A botanical comparison of a wind‑named herb to a lily, noting lack of scent and similarity in appearance.
In simple terms: A plant resembles a lily but has no smell.
Key Takeaway
Observe subtle differences in nature.
Themes
botany
comparison
observation
Mood
analytical
educational
Type
scientific
historical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- herbal studies
Key Concepts
taxonomy
plant morphology
Questions to Reflect On
- What can this comparison teach about classification?
- How does scent influence plant perception?
A Different Perspective
The archaic language obscures modern relevance.
