In this weeks episode, we are going to highlight Oleander. It's a beautiful plant with very poisonous qualities, known to have been poisoning people for ages. Come listen with us as we talk about some of its uses and mentions throughout our history.
It's incredibly likely you've seen this plant, as it is now cultivated all over the world as a beautiful hardy shrub. Thought to have originated in the Middle East, it is now known all over the world for its pink, red, yellow, and white flowers. However, its also quite a poisonous plant. It's uses from beautiful art to tragic suicides are what makes this plant's history within our culture an interesting one. Join us as we try to take you through some of what makes Oleander unique.
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