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Clover-shaped word search of medieval physic garden herbs like lavender, rosemary, and valerian.
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Grey Abbey Physic Garden Word Search

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This 20-word word search explores the medicinal herbs of Grey Abbey's historic physic garden. Hidden words include lavender, rosemary, valerian, and calendula, representing plants used in medieval healing practices. Use it as a garden-history or botany warm-up, a social-studies activity for medieval Europe units, or a sub-plan for students interested in historical plant use.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Plants
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • WOUNDWORT
  • FENNEL
  • MARJORAM
  • VERVAIN
  • CLARYSAGE
  • LAVENDER
  • BORAGE
  • HYSSOP
  • TEASEL
  • MUGWORT
  • ROSEMARY
  • CALENDULA
  • PENNYROYAL
  • VALERIAN
  • LEMONBALM
  • STJOHNSWORT
  • SOUTHERNWOOD
  • RUE
  • CAMPION
  • CORNCOCKLE

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