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Audrey Stallsmith

Gossip about the long and sometimes shady careers of fascinating flora. We'll be exploring all aspects of their "personalities," including past and present uses, folklore, literary references, and their meanings in the Victorian Language of Flowers. I'm beginning with the nettle, since, as with people, it is often the seemingly disagreeable characters who have the most to offer!

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Historical Plants

Oct 5, 2005

Petrifying Poison Ivy

The history, folklore, and uses of poison ivy.

Sep 1, 2005

Through the Grapevine

The history, folklore, and uses of the grape.

Aug 1, 2005

Queen Anne's Carrot

The history, folklore, and uses of Queen Anne's Lace and other carrots.

Jul 1, 2005

Ravishing Raspberry

The history, folklore, and uses of raspberry.

Jun 4, 2005

Fearsome Foxglove

The history, folklore, and uses of foxglove.

May 1, 2005

Invigorating Watercress

The history, folklore, and uses of watercress.

Apr 1, 2005

A Passion for Passion Flower

The history, folklore, and uses of the passion flower.

Mar 1, 2005

Colonizing Coltsfoot

The history, folklore, and uses of coltsfoot.

Feb 1, 2005

Literal Bleeding Hearts

The history, folklore, and uses of bleeding hearts.

Jan 1, 2005

Coffee Cravings

The history, folklore, and uses of coffee.

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Historical Plants

Queen Anne's Carrot (2 msgs)

Grasping the Nettle (12 msgs)

Chocolate: Food of the Gods? (1 msgs)

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Give a Fig (3 msgs)

Pear: A Perry Classy Fruit (3 msgs)

Languorous Water Lilies (5 msgs)

Amazing Maize (2 msgs)

Christmas Spices (5 msgs)

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