episode 062: Mullein and Cherry Laurel
First, we learn about the word “raceme” (not “race me”). Then Josh shares about a plant he likes to take selfies with. Steve shares about an until now unappreciated hedge plant in his yard which is also poison. Finally, Steve goes for a walk and uses an app.
Show Notes!
Wikipedia page for “Raceme”
Verbascum thapsus on Wikipedia
Foraging for Mullein
Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t
The Illegal Fishing Plant
Invasive.org Common Mullein Fact Sheet
Origins and Botany of Cherry Laurel at laurelhedgings.com
More facts and history about Cherry Laurel
Info on Cherry Laurel Water
CDC page on Hydrogen Cyanide
iNaturalist.org
Botany Baller(Josh’s Instagram account)
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