Herbarium of the Bizarre
A podcast about strange, spooky, and misunderstood plants (and sometimes fungi). Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/HerbariumoftheBizarre
Bird-catcher Trees
Get ready for the first of two special Spooky Season episodes! đ
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https://www.amusingplanet.com/2021/03/pisonia-tree-that-kills-birds.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1WqWNglZmzhMMz2zZVkQdcF/the-island-paradise-with-a-dark-heartJason Bittel. (2017, April 1). This tree lures birds with a free lunch and then kills them. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/this-tree-lures-birds-with-a-free-lunch-and-then-kills-them/2017/03/31/27aa04c0-1309-11e7-9e4f-09aa75d3ec57_story.htmlDispersal and germination of seeds of Pisonia grandis, an Indo-Pacific tropical tree associated with insular seabird colonies by...National Plants of the USA (America 250)
Anyone feel like starting a campaign to make tomatoes the national fruit?
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https://www.arborday.org/perspectives/americas-national-tree-mighty-oakhttps://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/159/texthttps://www.congress.gov/committee-report/108th-congress/house-report/689/1https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF13097Dirksen and the Marigold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwogofdiGys&t=158shttps://www.nybg.org/planttalk/elizabeth-brittons-roses-campaigning-for-the-national-flower/https://www.history.com/articles/oak-tree-national-tree-of-united-states-of-americahttps://extension.psu.edu/the-national-tree-and-national-floral-emblem-of-the-united-stateshttps://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/gardening-basics/national-flower-bird-tree-united-states/https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-or-officially-designated-item/state-flower/rosehttps://statesymbolsusa.org...Bonus Episode: What's Your Favorite Plant?
Attendees at the Exotic and Carnivorous Plant Expo join the podcast to talk about their own favorite bizarre plants. I intended to post this episode a week or so after the expo, but then I caught the con crud from hell at ConCarolinas and have only just now gotten my voice back.
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https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Woodcock/overview
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-woodcock
https://www.sandiegocarnivorousplantsociety.com/<...
Rainbow Plants (Byblis)
Come see me at the Exotic and Carnivorous Plant Expo this weekend: https://www.carnivorousplants.org/about/CEPExpoDetails
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https://www.burymeinthebog.com/grow/rainbow-plantshttps://botany.org/home/resources/carnivorous-plants-insectivorous-plants/byblis-the-rainbow-plants.htmlhttps://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides/ByblisThe carnivorous rainbow plant Byblis filifolia Planch. secretes digestive enzymes in response to prey capture independently of jasmonates by A PavloviÄ, et al. (2025). Plant Biology, 27(4), 549â557. https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.70029Chemonastic Stalked Glands in the Carnivorous Rainbow Plant Byblis gigantea LINDL. (Byblidaceae, Lamiales) by Sim...New Species Discovered in 2025
I learned some lessons from the 2024 discoveries episode, and I think this one is not quite so messy. I also managed to contain it all in one episode this time!
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https://www.calacademy.org/press/releases/california-academy-of-sciences-and-partners-uncover-new-sunflower-species-in-big-bendDamian Carrington (2026, Jan 7). Fly-arousing orchid and zombie fungus among 2025 botanical and fungal finds. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/08/fly-arousing-orchid-zombie-fungus-among-new-plant-fungus-species-finds-2025Aaron P. Davis, et al. (2005). Galanthus subalpinus (Amaryllidaceae): A new species of snowdrop from the Western Balkans. Kew Bulletin, 80, 169-175. https...Pohutukawa
Merry Christmas? Happy New Year? Happy Holidays! That covers it. Personally, I celebrated four this year. Enjoy this more-or-less seasonal episode about the New Zealand Christmas Tree.
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https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/pohutukawa-flame-of-the-north/https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/pohutukawa/https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/pohutukawa-treeshttps://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/metrosideros-excelsa/https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/the-forgotten-pandemic/https://www.tanestrees.org.nz/species-profiles/pohutukawa/https://help.treesthatcount.co.nz/en/articles/8584808-pohutukawahttps://meaningoftrees.com/2019/02/05/pohutukawa-metrosideros-excelsa...Cranberry
Pass the cranberry sauce! Did you read that to the tune of the Bobâs Burgers song? I hope so.
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https://www.cranberryinstitute.org/cranberry-health-researchhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/the-botany-behind-why-cranberries-became-a-thanksgiving-staplePeterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steven Foster and James A. Duke (2014)https://www.cranberries.org/Herbs at a Glance: A Quick Guide to Herbal Supplements by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2009)Cranberry: Chemical composition, antioxidant activity an...Skeleton Flower
Sorry it sounds so echo-y. Iâm dog/housesitting for my parents, so Iâm not in my usual recording space. Ruby the Beagle says âhi.â
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Diphylleia grayi-inspired stretchable hydrochromics with large optical modulation in the visibleânear-infrared region by Guofa Cai, et al. (2018). ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 10(43), pg. 37685-37693. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b12490 [Abstract]https://www.thespruce.com/skeleton-flower-plant-profile-4802581Cytological effects of chemicals on tumors, XXV: Further studies on the effect of Diphylleia grayi extracts on tumor cell...Narrow-leafed Campion
There seems to be disagreement whether it ought to be spelled narrow-leafed or narrow-leaved. Neither is easy to say, for the record.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-17100574https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/120221-oldest-seeds-regenerated-plants-sciencehttps://www.livescience.com/2602-extinct-tree-christ-time-rises-dead.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/02/22/3436826.htmGermination, genetics, and growth of an ancient date seed by Sarah Sallon, et al. (2008). Science, 320(5882), pg. 1464. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1153600 [Abstract]https://www.selinawamucii.com/plants/caryophyllaceae/silene-stenophylla/Exceptional seed longevity and robust...Dutch Elm Disease
This episode ended up being way more involved that I expected, but I learned so much, and I thought I knew Dutch Elm Disease pretty well already. Hopefully, yâall will learn a lot, too.
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https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/dutch-elm-disease-html/https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/pdlessons/Pages/DutchElm.aspxhttps://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/fthr/pest-and-disease-resources/dutch-elm-disease-ophiostoma-novo-ulmi/A Dictionary of Plant Pathology by Paul Holliday (1989)https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/native-elm-bark-beetlehttps://themanitoban.com/2009/11/dutch-elm-vaccine-tested-in-winnipeg/530/https://www.unisci.co...Vegetable Lamb
We will resume my trilogy of invasive plants next week once I find my mind. Has anyone seen it?
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/running-ponies/animal-or-vegetable-legend-of-the-vegetable-lamb-of-tartary/The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A curious fable of the cotton plant by Henry Lee (1887)https://www.nybg.org/poetic-botany/barometz/https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/curious-tale-of-vegetable-lambThe Vegetable Lamb of Tartary by Alice F. Tryon (1957). American Fern Journal, 47(1), pg. 1-7.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_Lamb_of_TartaryEpisode 88 Delayed (feat. Autumn)
Don't worry, I'm okay. My car is very much not okay, unfortunately.
Privets
If youâre thinking of planting a Privet, you should pivot and plant something else. Well, if you live in North or Central America, anyway, but that doesnât rhyme.
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https://www.lewisginter.org/chinese-privet/https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/plants/chinese-privethttps://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ligustrum-japonicum/https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ligustrum-sinense/https://triangleland.org/company-news/species-spotlight-chinese-privethttps://www.se-eppc.org/manual/privet.htmlhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligustrum_sinenseCallery Pear
I have a complicated relationship with this stinky dead fish tree.
For your entertainment, a Reddit thread about Bradford Pears: https://www.reddit.com/r/arborists/comments/1bn1wpv/why_bradford_pear_is_so_hated/
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https://indiananativeplants.org/2013/callery-pear-a-bad-bad-plant-in-bloom-right-now/https://www.bhg.com/gardening/trees-shrubs-vines/trees/bradford-pear-tree/https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/callery-pear-bradford-pearhttps://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/plants/callery-pearhttps://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pyrus-calleryana/https://extension.umd.edu/resource/bradford-pear/https://www...Rafflesia, a.k.a. Corpse Flower
Meet the worldâs biggest (and possibly stinkiest) flowers.
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/03/world/worlds-largest-flower-indonesia-scn-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/plant/RafflesiaPlants That Kill: A Natural History of the Worldâs Most Poisonous Plants by Elizabeth A. Dauncey and Sonny Larson (2018)https://www.kew.org/plants/rafflesia-arnoldihttps://parasiticplants.siu.edu/Rafflesiaceae/Raff.arn.page.htmlhttps://richardniesenbaum.com/plants-people-2/rafflesia/https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2017/02/colossal-blossomhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RafflesiaFairy Lanterns
If youâre in the U.S., I hope you try and have a happy 4th of July. And as a public safety professional in my day job, I must remind you to please not start any fires or injure anyone with fireworks. âKay thanks.
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https://www.popsci.com/environment/fairy-lantern-japan-extinct-fungi/https://www.discoverwildlife.com/plant-facts/thismia-malayana-factshttps://www.livescience.com/61925-fairy-lantern-plant-rainforest.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2024-02-species-story.htmlRediscovery of Thismia neptunis (Thismiaceae) after 151 years by Michal Sochor, et al. (2018). Phyt...Lavender
Be a lavender menace.
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)https://bouqs.com/blog/capricorn-birth-flower/https://www.britannica.com/plant/lavenderhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Lavender-ScareCunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014)Herb Magic for Beginners: Down-to-earth Enchantments by Ellen Dugan (2016)https://www.hrc.org/resources/lavender-graduationThe Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the Worldâs Greatest Drinks by Amy Stewart (2013)https://www.osgf.org/blog...Pansy
Support the Pansy Project and get a cute shirt: https://birdscanflystore.com/collection/the-pansy-project/
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)https://bouqs.com/blog/capricorn-birth-flower/Cunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014)Garden Witchâs Herbal by Ellen Dugan (2011)https://www.osgf.org/blog/2020/6/29/vi0rxptrmtd4v8n2epbm3otxj56z5oPeterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed...Violets
Roses are (sometimes) red,
Violets are (sometimes) blue,
And if you ask Sappho,
Violets are gay, too!
Happy Pride Month đ
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)https://bouqs.com/blog/violet-flower-meaning-symbolism/Cunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014)Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steve...Ginkgo
These extra-special trees are similar to both conifers and fruit trees, but they are actually something much, much older. Ginkgoes are the only tree species around today that was alive at the same time as dinosaurs! đŚ How cool is that?
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginkgo-biloba-benefitsMedicinal Plants at Home by Maria Transito Lopez Luengo and Carlota Manez Ariso (2015)https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-ginkgo/art-20362032Herbs at a Glance: A Quick Guide to Herbal Supplements by the National Center for Com...Walking Palm
Is it really possible that these trees walk around the rainforest like the Ents in Lord of the Rings?
I forgot to mention that there wonât be an episode next week. Hereâs your one-week notice that Iâll be on vacation next Friday. âď¸
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Stilt-Root Walking by an Iriateoid Palm in the Peruvian Amazon by John H. Bodley and Foley C. Benson (1980). Biotropica, 12(1), pg. 67-71. https://doi.org/10.2307/2387775https://www.sciencealert.com/a-persistent-rumor-suggests-this-tree-can-walk-around-but-is-it-trueThe function o...Henbane
Today, at long last, I am revealing my favorite fact about witchesâ flying ointment. đ§š
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https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/witches-garden/witch-garden-feature/witches-garden-plants/henbane/Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)https://www.britannica.com/plant/henbaneCunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014)Plants That Kill: A Natural History of the Worldâs Most Poisonous Plants by Elizabeth A. Dauncey and Sonny Larson (2018)Herbal Magick: A guide to herbal enchantme...Cobra Plant
A.k.a. the California Pitcher Plant or the Cobra Lily. Itâs not a lily, not even a little bit, but it does look surprisingly serpentine. đ
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The cobra's tongue: Rethinking the function of the âfishtail appendageâ on the pitcher plant Darlingtonia californica by David W. Armitage (2016). American Journal of Botany, 103(4), pgs. 780-785. https://doi.org/10.3732/ajb.1500524https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/darlingtonia_californica.shtmlhttps://www.kqed.org/science/12317/predatory-plant-lure-of-the-cobra-lilyhttps://www.carnivorousplantresource.com/the-plants/cobra-lily/Pollination Biology of Darlin...Sundews
The carnivorous plants are back, and this time weâre looking at my favorite bug traps, Sundews!
I forgot to mention in the intro that Iâm going to be at RavenCon in Richmond, VA this weekendâactually, as this airs, Iâm probably already on my wayâand AtomaCon in North Charleston, SC next weekend. Come say âhi!â
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Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steven...Cordyceps
Watch the real-life Zombie Fungus in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8
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https://screenrant.com/girl-all-gifts-fungal-infection-hungries-explained/https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/cordycepsInterkingdom host jumping underground: Phylogenetic analysis of entomoparasitic fungi of the genus Cordyceps by Naruo Nikoh and Takema Fukatsu (2000). Molecular Biology and Evolution, 17(4), pg. 629-638. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.molbev.a026341 https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/but-not-simpler/the-fungus-that-reduced-humanity-to-the-last-of-us/https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/cordycepsUnique bioactives from Zombie Fungus (Cordyceps) as promising multitargeted neuroprotective agents...Cambodia's Penis Pitcher Plants
Sometimes plants come in very silly shapes.
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https://sarracenia.proboards.com/thread/3891/nepenthes-bokorensis-wildSpecies composition of ant prey of the pitcher plant Nepenthes bokorensis Mey (Nepenthaceae) in Phnom Bokor National Park, Cambodia by Shingo Hosoishi, et al. (2012). Cambodian Journal of Natural History, 5(1), pg. 3-7.Report of carnivorous plants (Droseraceae, Lentibulariaceae and Nepenthaceae) from seasonally dry savannahs in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia by Pierre-Olivier Maquart, et al. (2021). Cambodian Journal of Natural History, 14(1), pg. 1-4.Nepenthes bokorensis, a new species of Nepenthaceae from...Aquatic Waterwheel
While researching this episode, I stumbled across an Insta called @horrorcultureplants that I highly recommend giving a follow.
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Biological flora of Central Europe: Aldrovanda vesiculosa L. by LubomĂr Adamec (2018). Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, 35, pg. 8-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppees.2018.10.001Studies on the leaf movement of Aldrovanda vesiculosa L., part I: Process and mechanism of the movement by Joji Ashida (1932). Memoirs of the College of Science, Kyoto Imperial University, Series B, 9(3), pg. 143-246.https://www.c...Serviceberry
"They took all the trees, and put âem in a tree museumâŚâ
âCounting Crows
That will kind of make sense in about 10 seconds. I should totally make a playlist for this podcast. Drop your recommendations in the comments.
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https://extension.umd.edu/resource/serviceberry-early-flowering-maryland-native-tree/Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steven Foster and James A. Duke (2014)https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/a...Toothbrush Tree
I would like to introduce you to a tree that you can eat, brush your teeth with, and also use to make nanoparticles.
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Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World by Akbar S. Ahmed (1999)Salvadora persica L. Toothbrush Tree with health benefits and industrial applications: An updated evidence-based review by Mohamed Farag, et al. (2021). Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 29(7), pg. 751-763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2021.05.007Desert Plants of Egyptâs Wadi El Gemal National Park by Tamer Mahmoud (2010)ht...Snowdrops
The Snowflake Fairy
Robed in white comes Snowflake Fairy,
braving wintry winds and ice,
pearly "Maid of February,"
whom the glistening frosts entice.
Gladly welcome Snowflake Fairy,
on your terrace give her room.
She alone in February
braves the cold to shed her bloom.
âElizabeth Gordon
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)ht...Moringa
I finally got to break out my Ancient Egyptian Herbal for this one!
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleiferaMoringa oleifera: A review on nutritive importance and its medicinal application by Lakshmipriya Gopalakrishnan, Kruthi Doriya, and Devarai Santhosh Kumar (2016). Food Science and Human Wellness, 5(2), pg. 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fshw.2016.04.001Desert Plants of Egyptâs Wadi El Gemal National Park by Tamer Mahmoud (2010)An Ancient Egyptian Herbal by Lise Manniche (2006)Traditional uses, pharmacological efficacy, and phytochemistry of Moringa peregrina (Fo...Bleeding Heart
Today is No-Buy Friday in the U.S. Arenât you glad you can listen to this podcast for free? ;)
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023) Cunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014) https://www.flowermeaning.com/bleeding-heart-flower-meaning/ Wild Flowers of North Carolina and Surrounding Areas by William S. Justice and C. Ritchie Bell (1979) https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/perennials/bleeding-heart/all-about-bleeding-hearts https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu...Roses, Part 2
Roses are red,
But can never be blue.
Thanks for listening,
Welcome back for part two!
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023) https://bouqs.com/blog/roses-meaning-symbolism-what-roses-signify/ https://www.britannica.com/plant/rose-plant Cunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014) Herb Magic for Beginners: Down-to-earth Enchantments by Ellen Dugan (2016) Herbal Magick: A guide to herbal enchantments, folklore, and divination (2nd ed...Musk Flower
This episode appears not to have published last week when it was supposed to, and I don't know why. I'm sorry about that. It was finished and scheduled, but it still said "draft."
Today's topic is the Musk Plant. No relation to Elon. Itâs a flower that smells like that stuff thatâs in all the perfumes and colognes. Except, it doesnât anymore, and thatâs a mystery!
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secr...Roses, Part 1
Iâve been humming âEvery Rose Has itâs Thornâ for a week. đšđšđš
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Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms by Karen Azoulay (2023)Herbaceous: Growing, Harvesting, and Using Herbs by Sarah Baker (ed.) (2003)https://bouqs.com/blog/roses-meaning-symbolism-what-roses-signify/https://www.britannica.com/plant/rose-plantCunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014)Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright (2021)https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rosa/The Drunken Bo...Peyote
Letâs take a Peyote trip (sort of)! đľ This cute, little, hallucinogenic cactus was one of the first plants I put on my list when I started this podcast. It's had a special place in my heart since my college ethnobotany class.
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https://apnews.com/article/indigenous-spirituality-protecting-peyote-sacred-d4855e65f6b011c6677d8050af9a2f8d Hallucinogenic drugs in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures by F.J. Carod-Artal (2015) âPeyote (Mescaline)â in Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine (2nd ed.) by F.J. Couper...Corncockle
This plant is deadly poisonous. But there seems to be some disagreement on how deadly, which seems like something that would be easy to come to a conclusion on. Just donât eat it.
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https://www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2017/01/24/corncockle-agrostemma-githago/ https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/488938/Poisonous-Corncockle-spotted-in-the-UK Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright (2021) https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/agrostemma-githago/ https://pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Agrostemma+githago https://www.rxlist.co...Lobelias
You remember that time I forgot to plug my microphone in? đ Well, I didnât do that again, but I think I didnât have the recording settings correct because the audio sounds like it recorded through the laptop mic. Which is to say, it's terrible. The script will be publicly available on Patreon, for free, for anyone who has trouble hearing/understanding this one.
That aside, this week, weâre going to take a shallow dive into a very large and diverse genus of plants by meeting three of its most popular species.
Sweet Gum
Fun Fact: Sweet Gum seeds were carried onboard the space shuttle in 1984. The seeds were brought back down to earth and planted, and the trees survive to this day.
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Cunninghamâs Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (2nd ed.) by Scott Cunningham (2014) Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America (3rd ed.) by Steven Foster and James A. Duke (2014) https://americanorchard.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/the-most-dangerous-tree-in-the-suburbs/ Kill the flu with this common backyard tree from Legacy Wilderness Ac...Nostoc
Let me tell you a little story about how star slime took over the world.
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https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2115 https://www.britannica.com/science/Nostoc https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/nostoc/ https://themeaningofwater.com/2024/06/02/when-a-cyanobacteria-takes-over-the-world/ https://www.plant-lore.com/plantofthemonth/nostoc-commune/ https://www.thetimes.com/comment/register/article/nostoc-commune-star-jelly-zzs2rwhrb https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/nostoc_a_green_jelly_like_substance_growing_in_lawns