Yes, I'm aware that this episode doesn't have too much to do with plants but still I wanted to provide an update for y'all because for the millionth time, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! Means the world to me that my episodes of me rambling on about endless facts about plants actually is something people are loving so much??!?!?!!? Consider join my Patreon as it would help me so much and ensure i don't need ads for monetization. Here's the link:

Flora and Foliage Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=106329519

Best regards, your favourite plant nerd, Elijah <33

Today we are talking all about the beautiful, yummy, and medicinal herb turmeric!!! While I was recording this, my older brother walked in and I was gonna edit it out but I kept some of it in because I thought it was sorta funny ha

Website References:

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#brain-health

https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/turmeric-history/

https://www.boaskincare.com/blogs/reveal-your-beauty/beauty-ritual-turmeric-and-india

Today we are diving into holly! sorry for the HORRID mic quality, i lost my adapter for my microphone already but ill find it before my next special which should be out next week!

Listen and learn about Yerba Mate:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LvOs7g76nAhv688G4YETc?si=g7R_4jx8RmqgMAmpdZwzyg

Website References:

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/shrub/holly/

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-511/holly

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/ilex-aquifolium

https://ruthgoudy.com/the-folklore-of-christmas-holly/

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/holly/holly-mythology-and-folklore/