A. Mythological Motifs
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A2766. Why certain tree bleeds.
A2766.1. Why elder tree bleeds when cut. (A2721.2.1.4.) — England: Baughman.
A2767. Origin of tree's needles.
A2767.1. Origin of pine-needles. (See A2723.1.)
A2768. Why leaves hang head downward. Maori: Clark 96.
A2769. Leaves of plant — miscellaneous.
A2769.1. Why tamarind leaves are small. India: Thompson-Balys.
A2770. Other plant characteristics.
A2771. Budding and bearing of plant.
A2771.1. Why ash-tree buds last. (See A2725.1.) — Lithuanian: Balys Index No. 3222, Legends No. 324.
A2771.2. Why plantain bears but one stalk. (See A2722.1.) — India: Thompson-Balys.
A2771.3. Why sago bears fruit from the stem. India: Thompson-Balys.
A2742. Plant characteristics from exchange of qualities.
A2771.4. Why banana bears fruit from crown of tree. India: Thompson-Balys.
A2771.4.1. Why rice has ears only at top. Chinese: Eberhard FFC CXX 130 No. 86.
A2771.5. Trees bear first buds to commemorate reign of primitive hero. Irish myth: Cross.
A901. Topographical features caused by experiences of primitive hero (demigod, deity).
A2771.6. Why certain willow tree bears fruit when fruit trees bear. Irish myth: Cross.
A2771.7. Why sorrel grows on certain rock every winter. Irish myth: Cross.
A2771.8. Why tree has bitter fruit.
A2721.7. Trees fail to come at god's leavetaking, now bear bitter fruit.
A2771.8.1. Why olive is bitter. Jewish: Neuman.
A2771.8.2. Why laurel tree is bitter. Jewish: Neuman.
A2771.9. Why big trees have small fruit. India: Thompson-Balys.
A2771.10. Why willow flowers do not bear fruit. Chinese: Graham.
A2772. Color of plants.
A2772.1. Origin of rose's color. Sébillot RTP II 549.
A2772.2. Why end of rush is black. (See A2721.1.)
A2772.3. Why the heartsease (polygonum persicaria) has red stripes. Flemish: DeMeyer FFC XXXVII 90 No. 129a.
A2772.4. Why ebony tree has black wood and smoke-colored leaves. India: Thompson-Balys.
