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rowan tree: see mountain ash mountain ash, name for any species of the genus Sorbus of the family Rosaceae ( rose family), hardy ornamental trees and shrubs native to the Northern Hemisphere, not related to the true ashes. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This use of a rowan branch is fitting for the plot, since the rowan tree is commonly found growing out of the face of cliffs, barren rocks, and crags, hanging on and thriving where nothing else seems to grow. One delightful aspect of this novel is the use of a sprig from a rowan tree, or mountain ash, to protect its wearer from harm. |
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