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Category Archives: poisonous plants
Sacred Hallucinogenic Plant: Datura
Growing up, my “playground” was a huge yard with fruit trees, seasonal veggies and plenty of empty space. It also housed an abundance of weeds and wildflowers. Every summer, one flower in particular would catch my attention. It had large, … Continue reading
Posted in poisonous plants, Weeds
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Wicked Plants
This past weekend I traveled to San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers to see the Wicked Plants exhibit. (These are not plants from the musical Wicked, in case you are wondering.) The title refers to the infamous plants in Amy Stewart’s … Continue reading
Posted in poisonous plants
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Naked Ladies
One day while walking in my grandmother’s garden, I saw these beautiful pink flowers and asked “Grandma, what are those?” To which she replied, “Naked Ladies! Aren’t they pretty?” I must tell you, I was aghast. I think my mouth … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, poisonous plants
Tagged amaryllis, belladonna, bulbs, clumps, hippeastrum, naked ladies, naked lady, plant zones, poisonous plants, south africa
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Poison Oak
Warm weather is here, and it’s time to get out and explore nature. I’m a huge fan of both State and National Parks. This past weekend I explored Mount Diablo State Park, located near Danville, CA. It has the most … Continue reading
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