# folklorethursday mynewtag

In Brittany, Houseleek was thought to wilt in the presence of a witch. Protection against the demon known as the Bugul Noz was thought assured by a cross of Rosehip. Gorse flower protected against the malice of the korrigans; Elderberry against all witchcraft.

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2021-05-27

Tree houseleeks (Aeonium) can have striking colour, but it is important to remember that good light is needed to maintain these colours. During winter, colours are often less striking, but as the days lengthen colour intensity is restored.
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2020-11-01

Building protection. Challenges of folkloric evidence. I've researched the tradition of houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) growing on roofs as lightning/fire protection. Loads of folklore about, but cannot find any evidence that people actively planted it for this purpose in 19thC.

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2020-09-13

On the first Friday after the birth of a baby, Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) was mashed up into a poultice and applied to the infant. This was a Tuscan practice meant to encourage a long life.

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2020-04-10

African grey parrot/tree houseleek (atropurpureum varient)

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2019-03-07

Hand-painted silk scarf - Blue Sempervivum, square hand-painted silk s… https://t.co/C0v8xhgbE9

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2017-11-11