Known for its poisonous berries, deadly nightshade contains atropine and scopolamine, leading to paralysis and skin irritation upon contact. Native to tropical regions, rosary pea seeds contain abrin, ...

The plant’s seeds contain ricin, a highly toxic substance. Ingesting just a few seeds can cause severe poisoning and death. Also known as "wolf's bane," this plant contains aconitine, which can cause ...

Three historic cemeteries, designed as refuges of the dead, are bringing their landscapes back to life for native plants and ...

I wish you could see what happens to the magnificent colors of berry and bird and flower in the slanting autumn light.

As I write this in late September, the pastures, woodlands, cropland, yards, and gardens all appear to be settling into ...

We don’t hate chrysanthemums. Let’s just get that out of the way. There is a lot to be said for their instant, impulse-buy ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — The weed of the week for October 5th, 2024 is White Snakeroot. White Snakeroot is typically found in meadows and woodlands in partially shady moist areas. White snakeroot is ...

As one of our resident wardrobe-basics experts, I’ve learned that a good white T-shirt is easy to find, but a truly great one — one that hits the marks on comfort and durability as well as ...

For more than 1,000 years, the dried root of the white peony has been used in ancient Chinese medicine. It’s traditionally used to treat various ailments, including mental health disorders ...

A tall herbaceous perennial to about 1.7m with brown stems and grey-green, nettle like leaves. Umbel-like clusters of small, white, long-lived flowers appear in summer and early autumn ...

A tall herbaceous perennial to about 1.7m with brown stems and grey-green, nettle like leaves. Umbel-like clusters of small, white, long-lived flowers appear in summer and early autumn ...