Rooted: A Plant Podcast

Starting off your New Year with a review of a few of the plants we discovered in the last 365 days. We're looking forward to another year of science and shenanigans in 2025! Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am jus...

We're off this week. As a holiday gift to you, we've rounded up episodes on our favorite family- nightshade! Scandal and secrets await, but don't worry- we'll be back next week to meet some new planty friends! Playlist link- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jzTiccF9vWxFumSoIJZ2W?si=82fO6Y_oSWu8uP00fzD8OA&nd=1&dlsi=542414269aaf48ba Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner...

Pucker up and prepare yourself for an episode with bickering gods, long walks across hell, and cancer fighting action.

This week we're celebrating the holidays by reflecting on medicine of the victorian era.....think of it as the ghost of sickness past coming to remind you about all the wacky things people used to eat and rub all over themselves during cold and flu season.

This week’s episode kind of has it all- botanical metal band pleas, nature’s red flag, landscaping tips, old school roman ragers, and lightning! If you like the more eclectic episodes I think you’ll like what we’ve got going this week! 

Since it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the US , we're taking a break! But we still wanted to keep you company on that long drive or day of cooking, so we put together a playlist focused on native plants and indigenous culture. After you give it a listen you'll have no shortage of fun facts to share at your feast. Playlist link : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6piMlJNQ0HGC9hPzeTzC6v?si=V...

this week we're blasting off to galaxies not so far away to look at plants in space! This episode has it all- niche plant facts to obsess over, astro-botanists, and most importantly a new character for us all to root for... Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/ways-the-international-space-station-helps-us-s...

This week we're wrapping up our super mini pie series with a seasonal favorite- Pecans! If you like north American folklore, unexpected friendships, or niche nut facts, this one is for you! Sources: https://davidrweiss.com/2021/07/07/the-gospel-of-pecans/ https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/04/tejas-legends-pecan-trees-best-friend.html https://www.mseecreative.com/blog/2021/4/16/the-legacy-of-t...

This week we're baking pies and digging into a favorite fall fruit- Apples. Sources:  https://www.honeybeewild.com/journal/apple https://www.asec.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/folklore.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider_apple https://www.maineforestry.net/grafting-apple-trees#:~:text=Some%20cultivars%20(varieties)%20of%20plants,only%20be%20reproduce...

This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered. Sources:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Peter,_Pumpkin_Eater https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-...

If you've ever gotten lost in the woods, this week's plant might just be to blame. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrwurz

This week we're talking freaky fruit and greedy armor with our podcast pals at Frenndiagram! If you like this episode, be sure to check out our crossover chat on their show where we discuss the 2023 film "Evil Does Not Exist." Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our corner of the internet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This con...

This week we're digging up some of the monster's we've already covered on the show..Vampires, Werewolves, and so many other terrors await. Listen if you dare! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DuMSmgy1Qlbvmtu5pnBG8?si=OfgSoXbwTtGjCR7J-KqI3Q Henbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55Qi3TarCWygqtWeyGSH94?si=8167321180904f73 Wolfsbane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AtMJlGBuvy...

 This week we are continuing our monster mash mini-series by taking a closer look at an ancient trend to die for- mummies!  https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/exhibits/online/mummification/materials.html#:~:text=The%20trees%20that%20may%20have,%2C%20and%20(Aleppo)%20pine.&text=The%20gum%2Dresins%20are%20probably%20myrrh.&text=It%20has%20bee...

This week we're kicking off our halloween mini-series with a carnivorous plant filled with mysteries, drama, and fly goo- Venus fly traps! If you like episodes heavy on the fun facts, or when I go off script, this one is for you! Sources: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytrap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap#Proposed_evolutionary_his...

This week we're taking a closer look at a bloom you've probably never seen- Black Bat Flower. As we start slipping into spooky season, it felt like the best time to share about this bad ass bloom with petals so dark it looks like something Morticia Adams would grow. If you like things that are dark, spooky, and maybe a little misunderstood, this one's for you. Sources:  https://www.ncb...

Today we are talking about our first aquatic plant and one of my very favorites- Marimo...Get ready for cool origin stories, my newest proposed podcast field trip, and a whole lot of cute aggression. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marimo https://mossballpets.com/blogs/news/unmasking-the-mysteries-of-moss-ball-pets#:~:text=The%20world's%20largest%20(and%20oldest,is%20over%20200%20years...

today we're asking the TRULY important questions again- can plants feel? Do they know we love them? Find out the answers along with me in this week's episode!

This week we're coming at you with snacky solutions to invasive species, bramble-based flu cures, and Satan's flair for ✨Drama✨. Sources: http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/blackberry#:~:text=Blackberry%20is%20a%20symbol%20for,divine%20love%20to%20the%20Hebrews. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers/bramble/#:~:text=Ilene%20Sterns%20%2F%20WTML-,Mytholog...

This week we're digging in to one of the sweetest trends of the early 2000's- Stevia. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia_rebaudiana https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/01/whats-in-those-haribo-gummy-bears/283162/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400077/#:~:text=Maltitol%20is%20commercially%20produced%20from,together%20%5B2%2C3%5D. https://daily.jstor.or...

This week on the show we're digging deep into the only caffeinated plant native to North America- Yaupon Holly. Whether you're in to coffee substitutes or sticking it to the British monarchy, I think you'll find something you like in this one! Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ilvo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly https://yaupon.store/a-brief-history-of-...

In this episode we dig deep into the spiciest member of the mustard family- Radishes! Sources: https://marblecrowblog.com/2023/11/15/radish-folklore-magical-properties/ https://medium.com/wander-wonder-write/the-radish-a-history-rooted-in-ancient-times-2448e8020b72 https://harvesting-history.com/the-radish/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish#:~:text=Radishes%20are%20annual%20or%20biennial,obtain...

If you're into weird plants, islands of misfits, magic, history, or what *I* believe to be the first international instance of Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl Boss- you'll probably like what's going on here. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737969/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8386382/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9578548/ https://www.healthline.com/he...

Heat waves been faking you out? In this episode we're digging deep into cooling herbs to help you survive these brutally hot dog days of summer. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/cooling-herbs-to-help-you-beat-the-heat https://www.myrro.gr/en/blog/blog/cooling-herbs-do-you-know-the-cooling-herbs-and-their-properties#:~:text=These%20herbs%20move%20heat%20through%20the%20body%20and%20pr...

In this episode we dig into a parasite with a knack for perking up your peepers- Eyebright! If you like the episodes heavy on history and antique medicine, this one is for you! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia_arguta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=EUNE3 https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/tartary-eyebright http...