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Did you know that almost half of pharmaceutical drugs come from natural sources? š§¬š Or that rainforestsāaka the Earthās medicine […]
The Fragrant Functional Fruit
Guava (Psidium spp., Psidium guajava) is a small tree or shrub that produces delicious fruits, native to South America, Central
Why Work with An Ethnobotanist?
Because we are like the Jedis of the Botanical World! ā¦OK, maybe what they really said was that I am
Hallucinatory Scent?!
Meet the Sore-Eye Flower (Boophone disticha)āa plant so toxic and hallucination-inducing, its mere flowering in a closed space can cause
Plant Fact: Plants Can Smell
Plants can small (chemical detection), such as by detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by other plants or organisms, allowing
10 Top Caffeinated Plants-
Plants are the natural source of caffeine, a stimulant that has been consumed for centuries across various cultures. Found in
Another Commercially Extinct Useful Tree. š š²
The Australian Red Cedar (aka. Woolia; Toona ciliata) is a mahogany forest tree from Asia and Australasia. Since it has
šA Cheeky Valentineās Day Post –
A playful post about the seductively suggestive side of plants, as funny innuendos, perfect for Valentine’s Day musings. Some flowers
Bachelor’s Buttons: Symbol of the Lovestruck
The Bachelorās Buttons (aka. Cornflower; Centaurea cyanus) common name comes from the folkloric use when bachelors would wear them as
Herbal Honey-
Post Series: Herbal Preparations In this post series, we explore the diverse ways botanicals can be prepared for culinary, wellness,