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Wicked Plants at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Shedding a Dark Light on Suspicious Species
Shedding a Dark Light on Suspicious Species
Sunday, May 31, to Sunday, September 6, 2009
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The Experts
Amy Stewart, Wicked Plants Author
Uli Lorimer, Native Flora Garden (Photo: Martha Stewart Omnimedia)
Susan Pell, BBG Scientist
Caleb Leech, Fragrance Garden and Plant Family Collection
Barrington Rogers, Senior Instructor of School Programs and Children's Garden
Leonard Paul, Foreman of BBG Grounds
Cayleb Long, Lily Pool Terrace and Judith D. Zuk Magnolia Plaza
Audio Tour
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Wicked Plants, an introduction by Amy Stewart
(1:32)
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Yew and Harry Potter?
Amy Stewart explains this plant's wicked role in culture and history. (1:47)
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Mulch and other pet perils?
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Uli Lorimer describe common garden plants that may pose a threat to your pets. (2:01)
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Overseas soldiers and the case of the
unexplained rash?Amy Stewart and BBG scientist Susan Pell discuss a mysterious encounter with a wicked plant product. (1:19)
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Toxic tomatoes and culpable cassava?
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Caleb Leech unveil some potentially poisonous and even deadly dinners. (1:46)
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How do you ID poison ivy?
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Uli Lorimer with tips on picking out this itchy plant. (1:20)
What to do if you're exposed to poison ivy… (1:06)
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To eat or not to eat?
Amy Stewart and BBG's education specialist Barrington Rogers explain when it is safe to eat the popular but potentially dangerous Jamaican fruit ackee. (1:22)
To hear more about ackee's flavor and ways to prepare it. (1:15)
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The challenging life of a crafty carnivore?
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Dave Horack describe why carnivorous plants have developed their wicked ways. (2:09)
For more about feeding Venus flytraps… (0:42)
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Spiny and spiky and in trouble.
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Susan Aument talk about Madagascar's plants and their survival in a hostile environment. (1:57)
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What is a jumping cactus attack like?
BBG curator Susan Aument describes her encounter with this prickly character. (1:22)
For more about handling cacti… (0:35)
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Mangoes mean trouble?
Only if you are allergic. Amy Stewart and BBG scientist Susan Pell uncover the rash-inducing ways of this superfruit. (1:37)
For more about mangoes… (0:26)
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Houseplants that may be harmful?
Amy Stewart and BBG curator Leonard Paul uncover the wicked ways of philodendrons. (1:40)
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Walk on the wild side?
Take a wicked plants stroll along the Annual Border at Lily Pool Terrace with Amy Stewart and BBG curator Cayleb Long. (4:38)
Continue the stroll… (3:52)
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