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  • Episode 28: Talking about Spotify wrapped, podcast analytics, and my Patreon
    2023/12/06

    Yes, I'm aware that this episode doesn't have too much to do with plants but still I wanted to provide an update for y'all because for the millionth time, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! Means the world to me that my episodes of me rambling on about endless facts about plants actually is something people are loving so much??!?!?!!? Consider join my Patreon as it would help me so much and ensure i don't need ads for monetization. Here's the link:


    Flora and Foliage Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=106329519



    Best regards, your favourite plant nerd, Elijah <33

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    5 分
  • Episode 27: Turmeric - Curcuma Domestica - Medicinal Herbs
    2023/12/05

    Today we are talking all about the beautiful, yummy, and medicinal herb turmeric!!! While I was recording this, my older brother walked in and I was gonna edit it out but I kept some of it in because I thought it was sorta funny ha


    Website References:


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric


    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#brain-health


    https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/turmeric-history/


    https://www.boaskincare.com/blogs/reveal-your-beauty/beauty-ritual-turmeric-and-india



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    6 分
  • Episode 26: Common Holly - Ilex Aquifolium - Christmas Specials
    2023/12/01

    Today we are diving into holly! sorry for the HORRID mic quality, i lost my adapter for my microphone already but ill find it before my next special which should be out next week!


    Listen and learn about Yerba Mate:


    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LvOs7g76nAhv688G4YETc?si=g7R_4jx8RmqgMAmpdZwzyg



    Website References:


    https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/holly/


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-511/holly


    https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/ilex-aquifolium


    https://ruthgoudy.com/the-folklore-of-christmas-holly/


    https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/holly/holly-mythology-and-folklore/



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    6 分
  • Episode 25 - Common Bluebell - Hyacinthoides Non-Scripta - Flowering Plants
    2023/11/27

    Requested by Millie, today we are talking all about the small and mystical bluebell! from fairies to love divination, i thing they are hidden gems for us to discover!!


    Website References:


    https://www.gardenia.net/plant/hyacinthoides-non-scripta


    https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/bluebell/#google_vignette


    https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/04/are-bluebells-poisonous-and-more-bluebell-facts

    https://vivscelticconnections.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/bluebells-in-irish-and-scottish-folklore/



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    5 分
  • Episode 24: Monkshood / The Curry Killer - Aconitum Napellus - Toxic Plants
    2023/11/26

    Today we are going all out into Monkshood and the curry killer! hope yall like the mic quality bcs ik i do haha. I have no idea why i kept saying "CApellus" even though i know its "NApellus" oops but i hope this clarifies that lolol.



    Image Source:


    https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fgd0hvauctipb1.jpg


    Website references:


    https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/monkshood/


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-609/aconite


    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/feb/11/poison-curry-killer-sentenced


    https://medium.com/the-mystery-reporter/curry-killer-uses-the-queen-of-poisons-to-murder-ex-lover-2044f47836bd


    https://www.chicagobotanic.org/blog/plants_and_gardening/monsters_magic_and_monkshood


    https://magickalspot.com/wolfsbane/



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    6 分
  • Episode 23: Yew Tree - Taxus Baccata - Toxic Plants
    2023/11/21

    Today is a shorter episode, but still i give the full rundown all about the Yew tree, how to grow it, and its magical associations!! Thank you to u/Eyekosaeder on Reddit for the amazing variegated yew cover photo!


    Website References:


    https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/yew/


    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10978734/


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-802/yew


    https://www.bellarmine.edu/faculty/drobinson/englishyew.asp


    Image source:


    https://www.reddit.com/r/botany/comments/ryfgux/this_yew_tree_taxus_baccata_i_saw_today_has/



    Support my podcast:


    https://patreon.com/user?u=106329519&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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    5 分
  • Episode 22: Wormwood / Absinthe - Artemisia Absinthium - Medicinal Plants
    2023/11/20

    Today we dive into the weird and whimsical world of wormwood and absinthe liquor! from green fairies, to bible verses, this herb definitely is sure to confuse and mystify you!



    Website References:


    https://www.herbcottage.com.au/products/wormwood


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-729/wormwood


    https://www.verywellhealth.com/wormwood-5082001


    https://lafee.com/wormwood-history-myths


    https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-drink-absinthe-759547


    https://occult-world.com/fairy-green/


    Support this podcast: https://patreon.com/user?u=106329519&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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    8 分
  • Episode 21: The Introduction to Tea!
    2023/11/14

    Today we are diving in to the wonderful world of the humble tea! from herbals to black teas, we can all benefit from a good cuppa no matter when or where!


    My Patreon:


    https://patreon.com/user?u=106329519&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    Website References:


    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tea


    https://www.tea.co.uk/history-of-tea


    https://tripsitter.com/blue-lotus/


    https://simplelooseleaf.com/blog/herbal-tea/herbal-tea-list-benefits/


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-871/passionflower


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-961/ginger


    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-981/echinacea


    https://adcochrane.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/tea-its-strange-history-and-curious-folklore/


    https://twinings.co.uk/blogs/news/the-basics-of-reading-tea-leaves

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    12 分