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**NERD ALERT
We decided to talk about something a bit different in this one - Plant taxonomy and classification!
Knowing a little bit about distinguishing characteristics of plants and a bit of latin, comes in very handy when you're trying to identify that mysterious blue flowering creeper or strappy grass. We focus on the plant family SOLONACEAE.
Hopefully ya'll aren't too bored by this and you'll appreciate how truly, truly nerdy Sam is.
Enjoy!
Peas!
S & C.

Article about the scopolamine-containing plant we discussed (Brugmansia)
how it is synonymous with crime in South America and how it’s used to rob tourists in Colombia etc.
https://amp.theguardian.com/society/shortcuts/2015/sep/02/devils-breath-aka-scopolamine-can-it-really-zombify-you

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