The Botanical Closet

I was going through my closet yesterday, pushing warm weather cloths to the back to make room for the clothes I will (hopefully) need for late fall and winter. But it all made me think of the many plants that are named for clothing and accessories. So, here’s my “Botanical Closet.” Be sure to scroll down to see the full drawing.

The botanical closet is fairly well organized with (Indian) blankets, (shepherd’s) purses, (blue) bonnets and (Mexican) hats on the top shelves, though unfortunately, I do have a few moth (mulleins).

I keep my jewelry – jewel (weed), silver (weed) , (mari) gold and jade (plant) next to my (Venus) looking glass, which was also a logical place to put my lipstick (vine) and (cock’s) comb.

I have hooks for my (Joseph’s) coat, (monk’s) hood and (Dutchman’s) breeches and of course a special place for my umbrella (plant.). As I was cleaning up, I did happen to see a spider (wort) in the corner. Ugh.

My shoes, (lady’s) slippers, (fairy) slippers and moccasin (flowers) are below my more personal items, such as my (cow) slip and (lady’s) smock. And, for sentimental reasons, I’ve held on to my bride’s bonnet.

The floor of the closet is basically storage for all my box (woods). It’s a little dusty (miller) and yikes! I saw droppings from a mouse (eared chickweed.)!!!