Category Archives: Flora
“Haitian Horror” by Thomas Baurley
Haitian Zombification A treatise in 1989 on “Haitian Zombies”. Exploring Wade Davis’ work in Haiti with the compound made from tetrodotoxin utilized by witch doctors in creating real-life zombies as slaves. Baurley, Thomas: 1989 Haitian Horror: Zombification as Myth or … Continue reading
Allspice
“Allspice” Pimenta officinalis ALLSPICE Pimenta Officinalis; Pimenta dioica Folk names: All Spice, Allspice, Jamaica pepper, Myrtle pepper, Pimento, or Newspice Definition: Allspice is an herb that comes from the dried, unripe berry of a small tree called the Allspice … Continue reading
IfA: Institute for Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists http://www.archaeologists.net/?id=1 The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) advances the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of heritage. This website contains valuable information for archaeologists, … Continue reading
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Mount Pisgah Arboretum * http://www.mountpisgaharboretum.org/ * 34901 Frank Parrish Rd. * Eugene, OR 97405 * [email protected] * The Mount Pisgah Arboretum consists of 209 acres of a non-profit “Friends of Mount Pisgah” arboretum and botanical garden that is … Continue reading
Gulf Oil Spill’s Impact on National Parks
Gulf oil spill: What’s the impact on national parks? By Pete Spotts, Staff writer / June 15, 2010 So far, only the Gulf Coast National Seashore has seen oil on its barrier islands. But park officials from Louisiana for … Continue reading
The Curraugh
The CurraughNear Kildare and Naas, Ireland It is said that in 480 C.E. Saint Brighid came to the area to found a monastery in Kildare and had approached the King of Leinster and asked for land for the poor and … Continue reading
The Blarney Poison Garden
The Poison Garden, Blarney Castle, Ireland The Poison Garden: Blarney Castle, Ireland * 021-4385252 * vwww.blarneycastle.ie * One of the most intriguing features of the castle grounds of Blarney Castle for a scientist is the castle’s “Poison Garden”. … Continue reading
Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel The Poison Garden, Blarney Castle, Ireland Cherry Laurel: Prunus laurocerasus [ Plantae: Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Rosales: Rosaceae: Prunus: Prunus laurocerasus ] Common Names: Cherry Laurel, English Laurel Localities: Native to regions bordering the Black Sea in southwestern … Continue reading
The Chaste Tree
Vitus agnus – Chastus – Chaste tree The Poison Garden, Blarney Castle, Ireland Chaste Tree: Vitex agnus-castus [ Plantae: Angiosperms: Eudicots: Asterids: Lamiales: Lamiaceae: Vitex: Vitex agnus-castus ] Common Names: Vitex, Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Hemp tree, Abraham’s Balm, … Continue reading
Oleander
Oleander The Poison Garden, Blarney Castle, Ireland Oleander Nerium oleander [ Plantae: Angiosperms: Eudicots: Asterids: Gentianales: Apocynaceae: Apocynoideae: Wrightieae: Nerium: Nerium oleander ] Common Names: Oleander Localities: Commom from Morocco to Portugal eastward into the Mediterranean and throughout … Continue reading