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episode 048: Aloe Vera and Carolina Horsenettle Nov 29, 2022

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Juicy plants. Then Adarsh of Aloe shares about the plant that inspired his community name. Then Steve shares yet another weed in his yard. Finally, Steve talks about dinosaurs from outer space for some reason.

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How Succulents Took Over Instagram—and Then the World

Aloe, the climate action community

Aloe, the plant

Why the ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera the plant of immortality

Horsenettle on virginiawildflowers.org

Solanine on Wikipedia

9 things you need to know about koalas

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episode 047: Autumn Olive and Spicebush Nov 22, 2022

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Shrub! Bush! Subshrub? Then, Michael makes up a fun and more accurate name for a shrub with sweet berries. Then Steve talks about a shrub with spicy berries. Finally, another shrub fact.

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What is the difference between a Shrub and a Bush?

Autumn Olive: Your Invasive. Seedy Neighbor

Identifying and Foraging Autumn Olive

Autumn Olives - The Invasive Superberry

Spicebush on Atlas Obscura

How to make Spicebush Tea

Spicebush Berries from Weird Fruit Explorer

Shrub on Atlas Obscura

The Wild Edible World Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Wild Edible World on Instagram

episode 046: Honeysuckle and Bermuda Grass Nov 15, 2022

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What is an invasive species? Then Reena discusses a childhood memory and Steve goes on a bee tangent. Later Steve shares about a weed, football and hinduism. Finally, Anwesha shares another childhood memory.
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National Invasive Species Information Center
Executive Order 13112 - Invasive Species
Invasive Species Definition Clarification and Guidance
Honeysuckle on Wikipedia
Honeysuckle facts for kids
Control Honeysuckle While Using It to Your Benefit
Honeysuckle - Addison Grace
Bartender’s Guide to Foraging: Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle Rose (song)
Info on Cynodon Dactylon
List of NFL Stadiums and what grass they use
The Strange Case of the Cyanide Grass
Sacred Grass Durva
The Better Call Daddy Show hosted by Reena Friedman Watts

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episode 045: Prickly Pear and Teddy Bear Cholla Nov 08, 2022

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Cactuses! Cacti? This episode has the first two Cactuses… Cacti covered on rootbound! Steve goes over some cactus basics. Then, Wil shares about a pointy but tasty cactus. Steve shares about a pointier and less tasty variety. Finally, Steve takes a nostalgia trip to an auto repair shop in the desert.
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Cactus on Wikipedia
CAM Plants on Wikipedia
Opuntia on Wikipedia
Prickly Pear Cactus: Flowers, Fruit and Shelter
Eating Cactus: Prickly Pear for Food
Cactus Candy
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Nopales – Like What They Are
Woodrats and Cholla: Dependence of a Small Mammal Population on the Density of Cacti
Cholla Cactus
Etymology of Opuntia
Horticulturist shares interesting facts about the 'Jumping Cholla' cactus
The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park
Fred Flintstone's favorite drink inspired a real-life soda pop

episode 044: Fall! Nov 01, 2022

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It is the fall special! Rebecca, Karla and Steve talk plants and fall including pumpkins, figs, leaves and more! Plus the podcasting premiere of a special guest!

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Fall on Wikipedia
Autumn: Frost Country
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Family Farm in Autumn
How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth
Why leaves fall — and the good deeds they do
Why Fall Colors Are Different in U.S. and Europe
Is burning wood for power carbon-neutral? Not a chance
List of Quercus Species

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Episode 043: Spanish Moss and Frost Aster Oct 25, 2022

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Thinking about Moss. Then Stefan shares about a magical plant that is not moss. Steve shares about a beautiful weed that sound like a man’s name. Finally, a poem.

This week’s guest on rootbound is Stefan Lessard, bassist for the Dave Matthews Band

Show Notes!

Wikipedia page for Moss

Vascular Plants

Spanish Moss, ‘The Swampy Cousin Of The Pineapple’

The Facts about Spanish Moss

Tillandsia usneoides: An Indicator to Air Pollution

Spanish Moss Was Used for Bedding, Packing

Identification of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG) as a hypoglycemic principle of Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides)

Spanish Moss by Gordon Lightfoot

Kolchak, the Night Stalker - The Spanish Moss Murders TV Episode

Frost Aster on Wikipedia

Frost Aster, a Blessing or a Scourge

Name Changes in Aster

Heteroblasty

Episode 042: Hyacinth and Apple Oct 18, 2022

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Some vocabulary for the first time in a while. Steve refines his understanding of a word. Then Rachael shares her favorite flower which is definitely worth deep sniff. Steve exposes a secret about himself and talks about making alcohol again. Finally, some blooping.
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Inflorescence on Wikipedia
Types of inflorescence
Hyacinth on Wikipedia
Are Hyacinths Poisonous? (yes)
All about Hyacinths
Hyacinth in Greek Mythology
Why is it called Apple?
Want To Grow An Apple Tree? Don’t Start With Apple Seeds
How to Graft an Apple Tree: A Complete Guide
The Real Johnny Appleseed Brought Apples—and Booze—to the American Frontier
How to Make Hard Cider With Wild Yeast
How to Make Applejack

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episode 041: Soybean! Oct 11, 2022

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This week we have another special episode! Ryan explains how he almost broke the show and then shares dazzling details about the soybean. Then Steve talks more about the soybean and Bob Dylan. Finally, Steve eats some special soybeans. Warning: If you don’t like mouth noises, skip the final segment.

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Soybean wikipedia
Statue of Liberty Goes Green with Soy
Soy Puns
Production of Soybean in the U.S.
Homemade Natto by Natto Dad
Bob Dylan - Love Sick (Grammys 1998 & “Soy Bomb” incident)
Performance Artist Michael Portnoy’s website
Why is Soy so bad for the Amazon?
Ryan Honick’s Website
The Science of Soy: What Do We Really Know?

episode 040: Agave and Scuppernong Oct 04, 2022

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The density of dazzling details delivered by our guest is through the roof this episode! Kristina gives us the facts on agave and its myriad uses. Steve talks about a grape with a fun name. Finally, Steve makes more booze.

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Agave on Wikipedia
Xerophyte on Wikipedia
Monocarpic on Wikipedia
Making paper from Agave
How mezcal is made
How tequila is made
Pulque - The sacred Mexican drink of the Aztecs
10 uses for agave you probably didn’t know
The History and Domestication of Agave
Scuppernong Grapes Are the Stuff of Southern Legend
Vitis rotundifolia on wikipedia
Muscadines May Be The Best Grapes You've Never Tasted
The Mother Vine on Atlas Obscura

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episode 039: Okra and American Persimmon Sep 27, 2022

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This week we check back in with Jill from episode 033 who shares a plant-based animal fact and then Steve tells a lame joke. Then Kathy shares her passion for okra, how to grow it, how to eat it, etc. Steve talks about another rotting fruit. Finally, Jill pops back in with another fun plant-based animal fact.

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Koalas Eat Toxic Leaves to Survive — Now Scientists Know How
Okra on wikipedia
Anthocyanin on wikipedia
40 Okra Recipes That Prove It's Not Just for Gumbo
Diospyros Virginiana on Wikipedia
American Persimmon on EatTheWeeds
Persimmon on The Wood Database
So You Want to Try Persimmon?
Predicting the Weather Using Persimmon Seeds
Kathy Jentz on Instagram
Washington Gardner Magazine
GardenDC Podcast on Apple Podcasts - or Spotify

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