The Passionate Botanist

Edible wild plants and more

Month September 2015

Chicory–More Than A Coffee Substitute

Chicory Like its relative lettuce, the use of chicory (Cichorium intybus) extends back to ancient Egypt where it was considered an aphrodisiac because of the resemblance of the milky juice to semen. It was probably introduced to North America as… Continue Reading →

Passionate Botanist–Edible Plants and so Much More

“Dr. Musselman is a passionate botanist. Walking among plant life makes him very happy, which means he is happy most of the time, except when riding in a car stuck in a long tunnel. He will stop people on the… Continue Reading →

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