Rooted: A Plant Podcast

Sorry...we didn't mean to ghost you! But, to make up for it (and kick off 2024) we're digging into a couple of botanical rarities sure to haunt the landscape of your mind- Ghost Orchids (both varieties for any of you orchid fanatics out there!) Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠ Check out our corner of the internet ⁠⁠ ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disc...

This week we dig into an absolute horror of the jungle, the Yateveo- or Man Eating Tree. If you like episodes heavy on the Mystery and Myth, this one is for you! 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 just a lady who likes plants,...

Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dive into massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in. Sources: https://en.wiki...

In this Episode we’re digging into the unofficial fruit of shipwrecks & sinners- Pomegranate. We'll be discussing botanical metal bands, messed up Greek mythology, medicinal fun facts, hippo teeth, and so much more. If you like episodes heavy on the folklore and fun facts, you definitely won’t want to miss this one! Sources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4007340/ https://ww...

Mum’s the word on this week’s episode as we dig into a fall favorite and highly requested plant- chrysanthemums- a plant with almost as many contradictions as it has petals. Sources: https://www.gardendesign.com/flowers/mums.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysanthemum https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chrysanthemum/ https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/how-chrysanthemum-tea-benef...

In our final episode of the potion mini-series we dig into a plant with a history almost as mysterious as it's blooms - Wolfsbane. If you need a cure for lycanthropy, or just a little extra intrigue in your garden, this one's got you covered! Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠ Check out our corner of the internet ⁠⁠ ! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Discla...

This week we continue our potion mini-series with everyone's favorite Allium- Garlic! We'll dig in to all of the history you're hoping for and then some...everything from real-life vampires, piggish party crashers, and anti-parasitic palate cleansers. If you like episodes heavy on history AND science, this one is for you! Links:  Leek Episode Snowdrop Episode Annihilation Episode Frenn...

they're baaaack! that's right- your favorite film friends and mine- the ladies of Frenndiagram are back with another crossover! This time we're watching Annihilation, and would love it if you watched along with us! Start our commentary, pop on the movie, and get cozy as we dig deep into this 2018 masterpiece! We also cover a shape shifting plant at intermission, so there's still pl...

This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing. 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 just...

In this week's episode we are covering the plant's in Macbeth's potion that we have actually already dug into on the show! We'll cover the basics of the plant, and how they fit into the potion, but I'll leave the rest up to you! In case you want to dig a little deeper, the plants we have covered are: Poppy Wormwood Henbane and Foxglove Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠ Check...

This week we are taking a closer look at not just one, but TWO potion ingredients in the Macbeth witches’ infamous potion- Toe of Frog and wool of bat! If you like botanical conundrums, fanciful fun facts, or old time-y medicine, this one’s for you! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranunculus_bulbosus https://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/buttercup/ https://www.botanical.com/bota...

This week we are digging into yet another plant-y potion ingredient- Jack-In-The-Pulpit- a North American wildflower sure to bring out your inner Goth. Source:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/arisaema_triphyllum.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_triphyllum https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/jack-in-the-pulpit https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?...

In the first episode of our plant-y potion mini series, we are digging in to a culinary classic with a bit of a kick- Mustard. If you like niche botanical drama or wild historical fun facts, you'll love this one! Pop the cauldron on and get cozy, because we've got a lot of ground to cover! (pun very much intended..mustard is also called "green mulch") Looking for more Rooted Cont...

This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you! Sources:  https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=acmi2 https://www.rowanandsage.com/blog/2019/12/6/plant-profile-yarrow https://clinicalherbalism...

Classes and Content and and Merch?! oh my! Things have been wildly busy (but delightful) in my corner of the internet, and I am so stoked to finally be sharing some exciting news with all of you! First things first- I'm a CERTIFIED plant nerd now through CORNELL- truly the closest I'll probably ever get to taking potions at Hogwarts and I loved every second of it. Second things second- We...

Meet the bean used to not only determine if someone was a witch, but is also currently saving eyes & guts- the Calabar Bean! Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16958557/ https://www.mtpr.org/arts-culture/2014-12-06/calabar-beans-pre-historys-lie-detectors https://ajpps.org/the-calabar-bean-and-physostigmine-from-african-ethno-jurisprudence-to-medicinal-discovery-and-modern-pharmacotherap...

This week we are digging into a plant that’s been extinct longer than the colosseum has existed, but somehow still has SO many ties to modern day symbolism. If you like episodes that are heavy on the history and lore- or just want to hear me reading roughly translated roman poetry- this one’s for you. Looking for more Rooted Content?  ⁠⁠ Check out our corner of the internet ⁠⁠ ! You'll find ou...

Today we dig deep into our first parasitic plant- its pale white and never goes into the sun, but unlike a twilight vampire it doesn’t sparkle... What it doesn’t have in teenage angst, it makes up for with lore and remedies. We’re talking about Ghost pipe- a plant without chlorophyll, but with plenty of spooky season vibes.  Sources:  ⁠https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/beauty/mycotrophic/whatare...

This week we are digging into a plant that started as a punishment, but quickly took the world by storm- it’s peas, if you please! This episode is filled with lots of science and history bits, so if you tend to like those parts best, this one’s for you. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea#:~:text=The%20pea%20is%20most%20commonly,of%20a%20(pea)%20flower . http://khkeeler.blogspot.com/2015/1...

This week we are  digging into tea tree- a plant with as many contradictions as uses. Whether you’re looking to cure a cold, show your skin some love, or keep malaria-laiden mosquitos out of your swamp, tea tree can help! Sources:  https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/tea-tree-herb-shaman/ https://www.eattheweeds.com/melaleuca-tea-tree-sweetener-pharmacy-2/ https://www.mskcc.org/ca...

This week’s episode is heavy on the history as we dig into poppies! If you’ve ever wondered about how these brilliant blooms became medical marvels (and mishaps), symbols of remembrance, and so much more, this episode is for you!  Sources: https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/861221#?xywh=-691%2C-1%2C2030%2C1300 https://www.farmersalmanac.com/poppy-flower-facts-symbolism-and-gardening-tips ht...

A plant favored by foxes, fairies AND pharmacists? Sign us up! This week we are digging into foxglove, a plant credited with saving lives and bringing us the colorful work of Vincent Van Gogh. Sources:  https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-foxglove-digitalis-purpurea/ Friso, G. (2023, July). Boost the Cardiovascular System . Plants to Improve Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health. https...

We’re back! And this week we dig into a plant that’s heavy on the witchy folklore- Willow! We’ll be covering everything from the perfect way to express your post-breakup angst (not bangs) to how an ancient goddess tricked a man into swallowing stones instead of his son… it’s a bit of a wild ride, but one I am sure you’ll enjoy! Sources: https://mulberryhouseschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/An...

No new episode this week! Instead, check out some of my (very talented and lovely) podcast pals: If you like the 15 min timeframe + hearing people love things- I Love This Thing So Fricking Much If you like the 15 min timeframe + spooky vibes/ lore- Tea Time Oddities If you like when I talk plants in movies- Swamp Thing (Rather Than Nothing) If you like Fungi, Film, and Friends- FrennDiagram If yo...

This week we're digging deeper into the vine swallowing the south- Kudzu! Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/true-story-kudzu-vine-ate-south-180956325/ https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/kudzu#:~:text=Kudzu%20is%20an%20herb%20used,anti%2Dinflammatory%20and%20neuroprotective%20properties . https://www.anthropocene-curriculum.org/contribution/myths-a...