Botanomancy
From SourceryForge
Botanomancy is a name for one of several divination methods.
Botanomancy by burning plants
This is maybe the most traditional method of botanomancy, it is mentioned by Botanomancy is/was a form of Pyromancy, interpreting burned or burning tree branches and leaves. Originally the branches of Brier and Vervain were used and the question carved into the branch. Omens were drawn from the smoke and ashes generated. Often the term "Botanomancy" is used today to refer to divination by the interpretation of plants.
Botanomancy by other methods
The methods most usually called "Botanomancy" today mostly involve the observation of growth patterns of plant, or other aspects of their behaviour. An example of this is cromniomancy, that is, divination by onions.
