Cloned Colonies & Diuretic Delicacies - Dandelion by Rooted: A Plant Podcast

Special Edition: Planty Pranks

Hello friends, and welcome back for a special (kind of chatty) episode of Rooted! We're talking about 2 infamous plant pranks, media literacy, my weird obsession with making hyper-specific power points as a child, and so much more.

This one was recorded while I was still very much recovering from covid, so please be gentle with me! I am happy to report I am feeling much better now and will be easing back in to making episodes and content over the next few weeks. Thanks so much for sticking around and supporting the show.

Spaghetti Tree:

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Tree Octopus

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Rooted Roundup: Collabs

In celebration of my birthday and the almost end of super dark days, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite pods and people- so I put together a playlist with most of them!

Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZmoRRmjYE8njWal53on7Y?si=9hzYCUXTS_W-XubZF4IZWg&nd=1&dlsi=af2759387a494b6b

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Unrooted: Witch Bottles and Frog Coffins with Grim Grotto

This week we're straying a bit from our typical content and following a few rabbit holes from across old episodes with some new friends- Dave and Julie of Grim Grotto!

If you like folk magic, or just thinks on the darker side of history, you'll really like this one! Plus, if you stay to the end you'll get some bonus animal facts you didn't know you needed!

HUGE thank you to Dave and Julie for lending their experiences and expertise to this episode! Be sure to follow them:

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Lightly Rooted: History of Houseplants

In honor of attending PlantCon this weekend we're asking some BIG questions, like whhen did we start bringing plants inside? And why can't we all just be victorian women shuttered in our observatories slowly losing it? Find out how we came to be such good friends with ferns, and how the industry has changed over time in this week's episode!

And, if you haven't already, be sure to check out PlantCon!

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BARKing Mad & Little Chambers - Cork Tree

This week we're talking about the FREAKS of the Oak family, Cork oak! These bald beauties pop up in everything from high class wineries to old school science labs, and we couldn't be more perplexed by them. If you're into niche farming, weird growth habits, or just a big fan of oaks, you'll really dig this one!

Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_suber

https://www.howcork.com/blogs/news/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-cork?srsltid=AfmBOooijUSIa_o-0tlOpN6ar2OC192_-s2Pqa_5gBFfug2BeW1GlAOv

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/grow-for-it-cork-oak-tree/article_f89b70eb-fe17-5457-850f-90b4f844341b.html

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c943

https://annforsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s13595-012-0197-0

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Sappy Sweetness & A Symbol of Strength- Maple

This week we're digging in to a sappy favorite- Maple! With history, folklore, and a dash of sweetness, this is one episode you wont want to miss!

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple

https://mapleandmoon.com/blogs/news/the-magic-of-the-maple

https://www.maplelaboratory.com/culture.html

https://www.curiousordinary.com/2021/08/momiji.html#:~:text=In%20Japanese%20folklore%20there%20is,and%20killing%20oni%20(demons).

https://yokai.com/momiji/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10469071/

https://maplesyruphistory.com/2018/01/01/whats-in-a-name/

https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/zhiiwaagamizigan-ni

https://grasac.artsci.utoronto.ca/?p=136#:~:text=Also%20mentioned%20is%20that%20the,open%20and%20get%20their%20fill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MJnTCgMUc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVuyoDmFFGM

https://shop.arborday.org/maple-trees?srsltid=AfmBOoonUinlejYOPIb89JRom6f_8mAn-xIYT43Ej_AAD6RTaomO_vWk

https://sakura.co/blog/momiji-manju-japans-amazing-maple-leaf-sweets?srsltid=AfmBOoq3ycraJdysWC8zTnexLmprzsL1JmPrt9KLlXTQOizwwaZKTuqI

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/documents/services/unofficial-symbols-canada/Timeline_MapleLeaf_EN.pdf

https://jfschmidt.com/all-trees/introductions/mesa-glow-maple/

https://bfppl.com/the-rich-history-of-maple-wood-and-its-cultural-significance/

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Fragrant Flowers & Cavity-Curing Gumdrops - Clove

This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in!

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Sources:

https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8

https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/12/magical-uses-of-cloves.html

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/251.html#:~:text=Its%20dried%20flower%20buds%20are,decrease%20pain%20and%20fight%20infections.

https://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/spice/index.cfm?displayID=7

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3819475/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove

https://www.thespruce.com/growing-clove-trees-5089231#:~:text=The%20clove%20tree%20trunk%20is,a%20variety%20of%20other%20products.

https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8#:~:text=Clove%20is%20thought%20to%20be,vibrations%2C%20and%20purify%20an%20area.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ancient-origins-of-catholic-exorcism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C5%A1ipu

https://search.worldcat.org/title/70876264

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/eugenol#:~:text=Eugenol%20is%20a%20volatile%2C%20colorless,Myrtaceae).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7072209/#:~:text=Clove%20exerted%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20and,to%20the%20active%20compound%2C%20eugenol.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7227856/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/lipopolysaccharide#:~:text=Lipopolysaccharide%20(LPS)%20is%20a%20component,pain%20behaviors%20and%20circulatory%20dysfunction.

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Pirate Pals & Mountain Climbing Must Haves- Orange

This week we're back with another episode on a favorite in-season fruit- Oranges! If you want to learn more about how we cracked scurvy, color theory, or the botanist who liked oranges so much he turned he took a bunch of trees on a high sea adventure, we've got you covered.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)

https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-age-of-scurvy/#:~:text=These%20days%20we%20associate%20vitamin,limey%E2%80%9D%20for%20British%20sailors).

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-finally-know-where-oranges-and-lemons-come-from/

https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/oranges

https://www.pages.fr/en/content/41-orange-tree

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a88363072674762b95e1ab4e7431fd0

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11533373/

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/01/10/The-British-Limeys-Were-Right-A-Short-History-of-Scurvy#:~:text=British%20'Limeys'%20and%20the%20Cure%20for%20Scurvy&text=The%20British%20began%20storing%20citrus,believe%20in%20the%20preventative%20treatment.

https://www.alcademics.com/2018/11/historical-info-about-scurvy-and-the-confusion-between-lemons-and-limes.html

https://lithub.com/how-trying-to-find-a-cure-for-scurvy-led-to-the-gimlet/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-finally-know-where-oranges-and-lemons-come-from/

https://lithub.com/how-trying-to-find-a-cure-for-scurvy-led-to-the-gimlet/

https://www.alcademics.com/2018/11/historical-info-about-scurvy-and-the-confusion-between-lemons-and-limes.html

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scurvy/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-c/art-20363932#:~:text=Vitamin%20C%20(ascorbic%20acid)%20is,to%20your%20body's%20healing%20process.

httpshttps://tastecooking.com/the-secret-society-of-marmalade-makers/

://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oranges

https://www.houseofannie.com/easy-chicken-terrine-recipe/

https://mbsbham.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/amateur-gentlemen-everest-and-the-science-of-foie-gras/

https://theculinarycellar.com/pillsbury-bake-off-1950/

https://wildenherbals.com/en/orange-uses-benefits-history/

https://thenewgastronome.com/oranges/

https://www.dunnedwards.com/pros/blog/the-color-orange-essential-color-theory-symbolism-and-design-application/#:~:text=The%20psychology%20of%20orange%20in,arrogance%2C%20pride%2C%20and%20impatience.

https://www.winsornewton.com/blogs/articles/orange?srsltid=AfmBOopppIcG8Jho9nE1A8RUVV2bdO2LIcB-yTA5O_BJfI3TseFAEnW9

https://marblecrowblog.com/2023/12/13/orange-folklore-magical-properties/

https://kinan-art.jp/en/info/6987/

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Rooted Round Up: Lightly Rooted

To celebrate the start of 2025 and two years of Rooted, we put together a playlist of all of our...less structured.. moments.

Here's to another year of research rabbit holes, weird questions, and lots of laughs!

Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61OAKvIi4gNj8IOkAGcHGR?si=jue7BbPkS9OIFDrE_4htJQ&nd=1&dlsi=618f940d37f8464b

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Lightly Rooted: Plants of 2024

Starting off your New Year with a review of a few of the plants we discovered in the last 365 days. We're looking forward to another year of science and shenanigans in 2025!

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Rooted Roundup: Silent Night(shade)

We're off this week. As a holiday gift to you, we've rounded up episodes on our favorite family- nightshade! Scandal and secrets await, but don't worry- we'll be back next week to meet some new planty friends!

Playlist link- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jzTiccF9vWxFumSoIJZ2W?si=82fO6Y_oSWu8uP00fzD8OA&nd=1&dlsi=542414269aaf48ba

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Rooted Roundup: Native to North America

Since it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the US , we're taking a break! But we still wanted to keep you company on that long drive or day of cooking, so we put together a playlist focused on native plants and indigenous culture. After you give it a listen you'll have no shortage of fun facts to share at your feast.

Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6piMlJNQ0HGC9hPzeTzC6v?si=V_jG24YLQmKjih4jBiGepQ

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Lightly Rooted- Plants in space

this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for...

Sources:

https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/

https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/ways-the-international-space-station-helps-us-study-plant-growth-in-space/

plants in space

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plants_in_space

Treemendous Teamwork & North American Nuts- Pecan

This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you!

Sources:

https://davidrweiss.com/2021/07/07/the-gospel-of-pecans/

https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/tejas-legends-pecan-trees-best-friend.html

https://www.mseecreative.com/blog/2021/4/16/the-legacy-of-the-pecan

https://www.bgdailynews.com/community/the-folklore-of-plants-pecans-are-the-nuts-of-wealth/article_88e27913-70c8-5854-9e90-4e5eb0f374ee.html

https://austinghosttours.com/kiowa-pecan-tree-legend/

https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/cs_cail2.pdf

https://www.florajournal.com/archives/2017/vol5issue6/PartA/6-4-11-868.pdf

https://www.hudsonpecan.com/blogs/news/history-of-the-pecan#:~:text=Because%20wild%20pecans%20were%20readily,%E2%80%9Chickory%E2%80%9D%20comes%20from).

https://www.tmparksfoundation.org/plants-fungi/pecan-tree

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Breaking Hearts & Waging Wars- Apple

This week we're baking pies and digging into a favorite fall fruit- Apples.

Sources:

https://www.honeybeewild.com/journal/apple

https://www.asec.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/folklore.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider_apple

https://www.maineforestry.net/grafting-apple-trees#:~:text=Some%20cultivars%20(varieties)%20of%20plants,only%20be%20reproduced%20by%20grafting.

https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/apple-folklore-fairy-tales-myth-and-magic/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC442131/

https://www.morticianinthekitchen.com/recipe-blog/wiccans-witchcraft-and-apples#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20they%20were%20even,love%20spells%20and%20divination%20rituals.

https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/apples-in-folklore-and-fairy-tales

https://applesandpeople.org.uk/stories/

https://hvmag.com/things-to-do/5-moments-when-apples-were-a-big-deal-in-pop-culture/

https://www.macworld.com/article/673923/why-is-apple-called-apple.html

https://cider.wsu.edu/history-of-cider/#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20references%20to,fermenting%20cider%20from%20native%20crabapples.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider

https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/cider-history-origins

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/apple-grades-standards

https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwaplproc.pdf

https://fas.usda.gov/data/production/commodity/0574000

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4420713/#:~:text=The%20aphorism%2C%20%E2%80%9CAn%20apple%20a,1913%20in%20its%20current%20form.

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/quercetin#:~:text=Quercetin%20belongs%20to%20a%20group,and%20even%20cause%20cell%20death.

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Jaunty Jack O’Lanterns & Squashed Secrets- Pumpkin

This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered.

Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Peter,_Pumpkin_Eater

https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins

https://www.agfoundation.org/news/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMIdIDkYhhPJJdeHM6wR8I6DEhtjBB4nhl0NxGnxpLiyqvjKWkdviiQaAjtZEALw_wcB

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CUPE

https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/10/giant-largest-pumpkin-world-record-2023.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin#:~:text=A%20pumpkin%20is%20a%20cultivated,different%20squashes%20of%20varied%20appearance.

https://www.cafarmtrust.org/pumpkins-the-origin-of-jack-olanterns/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=21588695900&utm_content=171333584612&utm_term=&utm_medium=709797274315&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKAOR9_pKnRYCirC-tFw0zy017rdWFSAgYvhjWE1vZwq97m6It-Ko0aAgYvEALw_wcB

https://lldf.blogg.lu.se/debunking-a-myth-by-chunking-the-etymology-of-pumpkin/

https://nsuok.edu/heritage/three-sisters-legend.aspx

https://www.appleholler.com/the-great-pumpkin-facts-legends-and-lore/

https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/

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Backyard befuddlement & Wandering Woods- Irrwurz

If you've ever gotten lost in the woods, this week's plant might just be to blame.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrwurz

Laughing Fruit & Haunted Limbs- Yokai Ft. Frenndiagram

This week we're talking freaky fruit and greedy armor with our podcast pals at Frenndiagram! If you like this episode, be sure to check out our crossover chat on their show where we discuss the 2023 film "Evil Does Not Exist."

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Plants of Monster's Past

This week we're digging up some of the monster's we've already covered on the show..Vampires, Werewolves, and so many other terrors await. Listen if you dare!

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DuMSmgy1Qlbvmtu5pnBG8?si=OfgSoXbwTtGjCR7J-KqI3Q

Henbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55Qi3TarCWygqtWeyGSH94?si=8167321180904f73

Wolfsbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AtMJlGBuvy4AoTxFaS0DD?si=9fdcf2bc91ff451c

Garlic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hNbpchjsnWRpp0U3tYKZQ?si=5eb07cc7eb0047da

Watermelon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DhCqwOBuTjeBrqv0gTvQP?si=8f218a80aa684c7e

Datura: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sHhnv9lqBpNI3nU7LMLyR?si=bc889727b4e546c3

Cordyceps: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZHiczRz1kqMcpw0yH0Zas?si=82087922a3504531

Kudzu: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nlkyr8kE4XB3UqzFeXz2H?si=50051633d9004724

Swamp thing rather than nothing:

Yateveo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VTHPVAmQvwDkNqqUHiqLs?si=108d5b953f90478a

Vegetable lamb of Tartary: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35LSskUWSVWMTPw64U282v?si=809fbaaa37cb430f

Venus Fly Trap: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0s9VNIcfnWSzNEMNGvEKTR?si=ff11fd01a4d1458e

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Nature’s Scent Beads & Picking Brains - Mummies

This week we are continuing our monster mash mini-series by taking a closer look at an ancient trend to die for- mummies!

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies

https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/online/mummification/materials.html#:~:text=The%20trees%20that%20may%20have,%2C%20and%20(Aleppo)%20pine.&text=The%20gum%2Dresins%20are%20probably%20myrrh.&text=It%20has%20been%20found%20in,packages%2C%20and%20refuse%20embalming%20material.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/egyptian-death-and-afterlife-mummies

https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mummies

Clenched Jaws & Good Soup- Venus Fly Trap

This week we're kicking off our halloween mini-series with a carnivorous plant filled with mysteries, drama, and fly goo- Venus fly traps!

If you like episodes heavy on the fun facts, or when I go off script, this one is for you!

Sources:

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytrap

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap#Proposed_evolutionary_history

https://gardenofgodsandmonsters.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/bite-me-aphrodite-dionaea-muscipula/comment-page-1/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747514/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115172/#:~:text=It%20usually%20takes%205%E2%80%937,can%20begin%20to%20open%20again.&text=Closing%20states%20of%20the%20Venus%20flytrap%20(Dionaea%20muscipula).

https://blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2021/10/from-poetry-to-pulp-fiction-carnivorous-plants-in-popular-culture.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4009267/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3747514/

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Weird Whiskers & Strange Smells- Black Bat Flower

This week we're taking a closer look at a bloom you've probably never seen- Black Bat Flower. As we start slipping into spooky season, it felt like the best time to share about this bad ass bloom with petals so dark it looks like something Morticia Adams would grow. If you like things that are dark, spooky, and maybe a little misunderstood, this one's for you. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3922119/ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/Tacca-chantrieri-Black-Bat-Flower-10-28-2016.aspx#:~:text=The%20black%20bat%20flower%2C%20also,part%20of%20the%20tropical%20understory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacca_chantrieri https://insteading.com/blog/the-black-bat-flower/

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Lake Goblins & Accessorized Algae

Today we are talking about our first aquatic plant and one of my very favorites- Marimo...Get ready for cool origin stories, my newest proposed podcast field trip, and a whole lot of cute aggression.

Sources:

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Summer Sweetness & Satan's Spittle- Blackberries

This week we're coming at you with snacky solutions to invasive species, bramble-based flu cures, and Satan's flair for ✨Drama✨.

Sources: http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/blackberry#:~:text=Blackberry%20is%20a%20symbol%20for,divine%20love%20to%20the%20Hebrews.

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers/bramble/#:~:text=Ilene%20Sterns%20%2F%20WTML-,Mythology%20and%20symbolism,of%20keeping%20the%20dead%20in.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaelmas

https://www.dimensionsvariable.org/blackberry.html

https://www.forager.org.uk/resources/wild-food-blog/21-ingredients/105-blackberry-folklore

https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/blackberry

https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/shrub/rubspp/all.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4127818/

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Short & Sweet- Stevia

This week we're digging in to one of the sweetest trends of the early 2000's- Stevia.

Sources:

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Wild Caffeine & The Original Sweet Tea-Yaupon Holly

This week on the show we're digging deep into the only caffeinated plant native to North America- Yaupon Holly. Whether you're in to coffee substitutes or sticking it to the British monarchy, I think you'll find something you like in this one!

Sources:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ilvo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly

https://yaupon.store/a-brief-history-of-our-north-american-gem-yaupon-holly/

https://www.palmettobluff.com/discover/stories/the-untold-story-of-the-humble-yaupon-holly/

https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/yaupon-legend-dispelled/

https://yauponbrothers.com/blogs/news/yaupon-holly-a-tale-of-tea-sugar-slavery-and-slander

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/drinks/redefining-teatime-the-deep-roots-of-yaupon-holly/

https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_ilvo.pdf

https://mycherokeegarden.com/2015/04/23/youpon-holly/

https://www.discovery.com/exploration/teen-s-exciting-mayan-discovery-

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519024/#:~:text=Theophylline%20relaxes%20the%20smooth%20muscles,adenosine%2C%20methacholine%2C%20and%20allergens.

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Unlikely Friends & Ceaseless Yapping - Radish

In this episode we dig deep into the spiciest member of the mustard family- Radishes!

Sources: https://marblecrowblog.com/2023/11/15/radish-folklore-magical-properties/

https://medium.com/wander-wonder-write/the-radish-a-history-rooted-in-ancient-times-2448e8020b72

https://harvesting-history.com/the-radish/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish#:~:text=Radishes%20are%20annual%20or%20biennial,obtain%20their%20color%20from%20anthocyanins.

https://ayutherapy.com/news/ayurvedic-benefits-of-radishes/#:~:text=1%EF%B8%8F%E2%83%A3%20Digestive%20Health%3A%20The%20fiber,toxins%20and%20purifying%20the%20body.

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/spea

https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/radish-pocket-herbal/

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Gory Notes & Shady Deals -Dragon's Blood Tree

If you're into weird plants, islands of misfits, magic, history, or what *I* believe to be the first international instance of Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl Boss- you'll probably like what's going on here.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737969/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8386382/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9578548/

https://www.healthline.com/health/dragons-blood

https://plantscapers.com/the-dragon-tree-myth/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/12/saving-dragons-blood-island-refused-let-tree-die-out-socotra-yemen#:~:text=According%20to%20folklore%2C%20the%20first,while%20it%20fought%20an%20elephant.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_cinnabari

https://botanynerds.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/dracaena-cinnabari-the-dragons-blood-tree/#:~:text=So%2C%20The%20reason%20why%20the,it's%20deep%20red%20sap%20coloring.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8324360/

http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=66195

https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/home-garden/maureen-gilmer/2019/10/12/sanguis-draconis-history-dragon-tree-shrouded-magic/3913070002/

https://www.triumphanddisaster.com/blogs/articles/science-of-dragons-blood

https://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Dragon%27s_blood

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_dragon#:~:text=The%20dragon%20motif%20is%20known,spirit%2C%20represented%20on%20their%20altars.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/see-the-otherworldly-tree-of-life-socotra-dragon-blood#:~:text=Two%20hundred%20miles%20off%20the,is%20native%20to%20nowhere%20else.

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Lightly Rooted- Cooling Herbs

Heat waves been faking you out? In this episode we're digging deep into cooling herbs to help you survive these brutally hot dog days of summer.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/cooling-herbs-to-help-you-beat-the-heat

https://www.myrro.gr/en/blog/blog/cooling-herbs-do-you-know-the-cooling-herbs-and-their-properties#:~:text=These%20herbs%20move%20heat%20through%20the%20body%20and%20promote%20hydration.&text=Herbs%20and%20foods%20can%20cool,promote%20cooling%20of%20the%20body.

https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/cooling-herbs-for-summer/

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-reduce-body-heat#:~:text=other%20benefits%2C%20too.-,Peppermint,drink%20it%20throughout%20the%20day.

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Trendy Wine & Chupacabra Vibes- Eyebright

In this episode we dig into a parasite with a knack for perking up your peepers- Eyebright! If you like the episodes heavy on history and antique medicine, this one is for you!

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia_arguta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=EUNE3

https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/tartary-eyebright

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eyebright

https://www.indefenseofplants.com/blog/2015/9/6/euphrasia

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Juicy Fan Fic & Labors of Love- Strawberry

This week we dig in to a summer fruit so sweet it inspired fan fiction in the Middle Ages- Strawberry.

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Lightly Rooted- Do your plants really crave blood?

Did Little Shop of Horrors have a point? Should we be feeding our plants blood? Today, we're finally getting to the bottom of whether or not you should be exploring this alternative form of fertilizing.

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Scary Stonefruit & Haunted Gum- Cherry

This week we're bringing you witches, and bagpipes, and spirits...oh my! That's right, we're talking cherry.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyklon_B
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_cyanide
https://www.almanac.com/plant/cherries
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/do-i-need-plant-more-one-cherry-tree-pollination-and-fruit-set#:~:text=Only%20one%20sour%20cherry%20tree,cross%2Dpollination%20for%20fruit%20set.
https://orchardpeople.com/dwarf-cherry-tree-bush-cherry/
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/tree/flowering-cherry/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/bacterial-canker
https://extension.psu.edu/cherry-disease-bacterial-canker
https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/cherry/cherry-mythology-and-folklore/
https://www.bbg.org/article/cherry_trees_in_japanese_folklore#:~:text=One%20summer%2C%20the%20tree%2C%20too,bloom%20again%20on%20January%2016.
https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/cherry-blossom-folk-beliefs/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cherry-Tree_Carol#:~:text=6%20External%20links-,Synopsis,for%20her%2C%20citing%20her%20child.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konohanasakuya-hime
cherry fruit of venus
https://bangersandballs.co/foraging-fairytales/foraging-fairytales-cherry/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-cherries
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/cherry-flavor-medicine-history#:~:text=One%20reason%20so%20many%20medicines,taste%20of%20bitter%20herbal%20medicine.
https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Health-and-Well-Being/The-Tart-Cherry-Juice-Craze-and-Its-Impact-on-Sleep
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/melatonin
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-melatonin/art-20363071
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/melatonin/how-long-does-melatonin-take-to-work
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/melatonin-and-sleep#:~:text=Taking%20a%20melatonin%20supplement%20may,and%20normalize%20your%20internal%20clock.&text=Melatonin%20works%20closely%20with%20your,morning%20in%20response%20to%20light.
https://oakbarrels.shop/spiritbarrels-cherrytree
https://www.healthline.com/health/cyanide-poisoning
https://www.cdc.gov/chemicalemergencies/factsheets/cyanide.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507796/
https://www.poison.org/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7270887/

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Botanical bafflement & tyrannical treats- Watermelon

Summer WHAT? Summerween! it's happening this week, and to celebrate we're digging into the plant of honor- Watermelon. We're talking botany brain-busters, sea sick sons, blood sucking berries and so much more

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Bisexual Icons & Benjamin Franklin’s Farts- Trillium

Not to brag, but this week's episode kind of has everything- from bisexual icons to the gangreen gang, we're covering a LOT of ground. Be sure to tune into our episode on Trillium wherever you like to listen.

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Burning Desire & A Stewed Goose- Calendula

In this episode we're diving in to a midsummer favorite sure to leave you glowing- Calendula. If you're into Sun, Stews, or Skincare, you'll want to tune in.

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Beheading Blooms & Holy Happy Happenings- St. John Wort

To celebrate the last few days of mental health awareness month, we're taking a color look many have turned to in times of struggle- St. John's Wort. if you're into weird coincidences, love spells, the gory side of flowers, or weird plant things, you're in the right place.

Sources:

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Lightly Rooted- Bioluminescent Plants

All things on this show GROW, but this week we're digging in to some that glow. Whether last week's episode got you curious, or you've just always been a fan of brilliant botanicals, this one's for you!

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Monster-Beating Mocktails & Flashy Flowers - Petunia

This week we're back with a brand new cherry flavor, this time thanks to a flashy floral friend filling raised beds and hanging baskets all over right now- Petunia.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petunia

https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2022/Q1/new-and-improved-cherry-flavor-courtesy-of-the-petunia-flower.html

https://lumbyvalleytimes.ca/the-petunia/

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Cloned Colonies & Diuretic Delicacies - Dandelion

This week we're back from the woods and digging into a weedy favorite that might just make you pee your pants- Dandelion.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taraxacum

https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/dandelion-history-folklore-myth-and-magic/

https://www.icysedgwick.com/dandelions-folklore/

https://www.learnreligions.com/dandelion-magic-and-folklore-4588986

https://changinglifestyleblog.uk/2011/04/12/dandelion-myths-legends-and-folklore/

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/dandelion#:~:text=Plant%20Description&text=Dandelion%20is%20a%20hardy%20perennial,funnel%20rain%20to%20the%20root.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diuretic-activity#:~:text=Dandelion%20(Taraxacum%20officinale).&text=Diuretic%20activity%2C%20which%20has%20been,as%20salad%20greens%20for%20millennia.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6360869/#:~:text=Some%20observations%20suggest%20that%20potassium,result%20in%20decreased%20blood%20pressure.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155102/#:~:text=Given%20that%20the%20saluretic%20effects,different%20diuretic%20and%20saluretic%20pathways.

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/dandelion

https://lizearlewellbeing.com/healthy-food/healthy-recipes/drinks/dandelion-and-burdock-cordial-recipe/

https://www.hiddenlegendwinery.com/what-is-dandelion-wine/#:~:text=The%20taste%20of%20dandelion%20wine,an%20exceptionally%20irresistible%20mildewed%20scent.

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Secret Seeds & Freaky Phalanges- Fern Folklore

This week we're focusing in on some of the folktales that made me want to start the show. We'll skip out on the science a bit, so you can think of this one as a spring break of sorts.

If you like fronds, friends, and fiendish foot races, you'll really dig this one.

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Lightly Rooted- Animals that Photosynthesize

Welcome back to another week of peaking behind the curtain and into my brain as I subject you to another internet deep dive! This time we dig into animals that can get their food from the sun- whether it's algae in their guts OR a strongly held belief that quarter pounders don't count as food. If you like cults, cuties, and learning about weird things nature has figured out, you'll have some fun on this one!

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Mouth Burn-y Blooms & A Chariot of Silly Geese- Hyacinth

This week We're digging into another iconic springtime flower- Hyacinth. If you like the episodes heavy on the lore and a little less heavy on the chemistry, this one's for you!

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth#

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/grape-hyacinth-muscari-armeniacum/

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2016/05/herbal-magick-hyacinth/

https://powo.science.kew.org/?name_id=278581

https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/24372-1

https://web.archive.org/web/20130404065021/http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8507.html

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2016/05/herbal-magick-hyacinth/

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

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