Nature’s Antifreeze & the Badass Bulb that Could- Snowdrops

Dreary winter days got you down? Learn more about the flowers that signal spring- snowdrops. In this episode we dive into the science, mystery, and contradictions surrounding this seasonal favorite. Whether you like history, weird nature facts, medicine, or anything in between, this episode is for you! 

Sources: 

• https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/white-here-white-now-medicinal-power-dainty-snowdrop
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7933568/
• http://www.creativecountryside.com/blog/the-folklore-of-snowdrops
• https://www.kiri.uk/nature-photo-blog/the-snowdrop-and-the-honeybee
• https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/snowdrops
• https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/built-in-antifreeze-ensures-anglesey-abbey-s-snowdrops-blo-9299790/
• https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11796716.snowdrops-dainty-but-so-tough/
• https://blog.edvotek.com/2021/03/02/the-science-of-snowdrops/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7968514/
• https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sarin




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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *