Botany, Travel, and Art, Oh My!
To quote The Spruce: “Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that's hardy and fairly low-maintenance. In fact, because of its hardiness, the plant is considered invasive in certain parts of the [American] Southwest and around the Gulf Coast. It produces fragrant, showy clusters of flowers from around May to October, coming in several color varieties.”
In the last few months, there has understandably been confusion and fear at almost every turn. Uncertainty and anxiety seem to go hand in hand right now, strolling down the often deserted streets. As many communities exist in lock-down, attempting to fight the spread of the virus currently bringing the world’s population to its knees, some have attempted to go after the perceived source.
…In our planet’s current health climate, it is important to keep a level head and understand what we’re dealing with. While I am completely in favor of people taking care of their own bodies and doing what they can to maintain their health through natural botanical and supportive means (previous medical ethnobotany posts), right now is not a time to be taking health into your own hands. …
