The magical mullein

Article Abstract:

Verbascum thapsus, more popularly called mullein, is a biennial plant found in North Temperate zones which can be used for medical and herbal applications. The plant contains an essential oil which makes it an effective alternative for expectorants and bronchodilators.

Health aspects, Medicinal plants, Biennials (Plants), Biennial plants

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An antidote anecdote: coneflowers hold the antidote to the prairie rattlesnake's venom

Article Abstract:

The Echinacea or coneflower is not just remarkable because of its unique way of seed dispersal in a dry prairie. In its leaves, it also holds the antidote to the deadly venom of the prairie rattlesnake. This chemical is a glycoside called echinacoside.

Analysis, Poisonous snakes, Echinacea, Rattlesnakes, Antidotes, Snake venom

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King of the forest: the black walnut, Juglans nigra, has carved the face of our continent into what it is today

Article Abstract:

The black walnut tree, Juglans nigra, is native only to eastern North America. It grows best in watersheds, but can be found wherever corn can be grown.

Growth, Eastern black walnut, Black walnut

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