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10:11 pm
Fri November 1, 2013

Deadly Nightshade

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November 2nd & 4th, 2013: Belladonna, or deadly nightshade, is reputed to have poisoned Emperor Augustus, but in spite of its name, the scopolamine nightshade contains is medicinal, inducing sleep and calming motion sickness. http://www.floradelaterre.com/

"The Plant Detective," November 2nd & 4th, 2013: Deadly Nightshade

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