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Out in the near distance there is an unearthly presence. Its sprawling vines present angular sandpapery leaves. They are pointing toward the hot sun as if to indicate its place in the sky. There has been a protracted drought in the semi-desert scrublands for some time, yet, the…
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Medicinally, Yellow Dock has seemingly been used for everything — by every culture — forever. Unfortunately, it was also heavy-peddled on the medicine show circuit alongside glass bottles of snake oil liniment and sarsaparilla tonic.
Traveler, while it is hard to tell which medicinal uses came from ancient…
Austromyrtus dulcis
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Researching the Midyim berry (pronounced mid-JUM) is like walking through a house of mirrors. You enter the quest to find what appears to be a wealth of information. …
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If a stranger calls you a “peanut” in America, I suppose you should prepare to physically defend yourself. As much as we all love peanut butter, the peanut is associated with weakness, insignificance, and the phrase “working for peanuts” (i.e. nothing). …
Capsicum annuum
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In any given bushel of Pueblo green chili peppers, you are bound to find a random pepper that will burn your face off. When publishing an article about Pueblo Green chilies — especially the regionally specific dish made with it, green chili — you can bet…
Ilex paraguariensis
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Ilex paraguariensis, a South American holly tree responsible for providing humankind with the caffeinated beverage called Yerba Maté, has been a celebrated infusion in South America since a time immemorial. The leaves and unopened buds are steeped in tradition, sweetened with affection, and served in friendship.
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The latest article is on a plant that most Medium denizens will have no problem finding. Simply walk to a grass lawn, extend your arm (palm upward), and swing it in a dramatic fashion to your right. Chances are, you just presented an active plantago habitat to yourself.
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Go forth, young documentary, and fly… *SPLAT…. NOOOOO!!!!!!
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
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One afternoon, under the shade of a citron tree, Gautama Buddha reached toward a bough weighted with fruit. He plucked one and considered it for a moment. It was large, round and unappealing to the eye…
Durio zibethinus
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In Malasia, the Selangor Sakai believe/d the moon to be an island of fruit trees laying in wait for the dead [4]. And being an important fruit among them, the durian tree doubtlessly stands proud in the moongroves of their ancestors. While it may be hard…
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