Wild For Wildflowers

• Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseousa)

  This time Tenea and Kelsey discuss Rubber Rabbitbrush, or Ericameria nauseousa. This is a member of the Asteraceae family. Learn why we love this late blooming shrub and just love its beautiful, complicated bright yellow flower in contrast to its gray-green leaves. We also discuss the many uses of this plant by people and by jackrabbits. And the difference between zeroscaping and xeriscaping. Stick with us to hear some old dog breathing and Lexi's barks. Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast!Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspodemail: ⁠[email protected]⁠Reddit: Wild for WildflowersJoin our facebook community: Wild for WildlfowersCheck out Nicole's music on Bandcamp ⁠nforeman.bandcamp.com⁠ if you like the theme music!And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!

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• Moss Phlox (Phlox hoodii)

  Listen as we fumble into this episode and get low to the ground to talk about this little flower called Moss Phlox! One of the earliest blooming flowers here in Montana. So if you have cabin fever, keep an eye out for this beautiful Phlox. There is botanical terms and bad jokes, we have it all folks! Follow us on instagram @wildforwildflowerspodhttps://www.instagram.com/wildforwildflowerspod/We are on facebook: Wildfor Wildflowers reddit and bluesky @ wildforwildflowerspodemail us [email protected]'t forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!!Music by our sister Nicole! [email protected] to find more of her work Check out our other episodes of flowers mentioned in this episode: buttercups, locoweed, and biscuitroot

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• Torch Aloe (Aloe Arborescens)

  This time Kelsey and Tenea take a vacation from Montana wildflowers and cover a different kind of wildflower that grows in California called Torch Aloe.  Find out what a flock of hummingbirds is called and what even is a succulent?  Listen as Kelsey tries to imitate hummingbird flying noises and the many many medicinal uses of this large and stunning tree aloe. Pollinator of the moment is Anna’s hummingbird. Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast!Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspodemail: [email protected]: Wild for WildflowersJoin our facebook community: Wild for WildlfowersCheck out Nicole's music on Bandcamp nforeman.bandcamp.com if you like the theme music!And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!

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• Oregon Grape (Berberis repens)

  Kelsey and Tenea discuss a low lying yellow wildflower called Oregon (not organ) Grape! Learn about the beautiful and unique characteristics of the leaves and what you can do with the berries.Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast!Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspodemail: ⁠[email protected]⁠Reddit: Wild for WildflowersJoin our facebook community: Wild for WildlfowersCheck out Nicole's music on Bandcamp ⁠nforeman.bandcamp.com⁠ if you like the theme music!And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!

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• Kinnickinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

  join Kelsey and Tenea as they discuss a forest groundcover called kinnickinnick or bearberry. This common plant is often overlooked, but not today! Learn about the medicinal uses of this plant and decide if you should smoke it or make a delicious soda from its berries. Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast! Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspod email: [email protected] Reddit: Wild for Wildflowers Join our facebook community: Wild for Wildlfowers Check out Nicole's music on Bandcamp nforeman.bandcamp.com if you like the theme music! And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!

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