Rowan in bloom

Rowan is frequently found planted outside the home for the specific purpose of attracting the good spirits of Elphame, to watch and ward the domicile. Its wood is like unto Beech, being of eldritch power aligned unto the Fallen Folk, and its fresh berries are a favoured fruit at the Table of the Feast, or, strung as a sprite’s Rosarie.

- Daniel A. Schulke, Viridarium Umbris