If you ever find yourself on a walk with me, you’ll quickly realize that I’ll be talking your ear off about all the medicinal plants we pass by with random, yet very important facts that you never knew you needed.
You’ll probably learn how dandelion got its name.
You’ll definitely hear about how plantain made its way here, why it’s literally everywhere, and of course, I’ll insist that if you ever get a bug bite, you should chew it up a little and spit it right on the spot. (Trust me, it works.)
I’ll make absolutely sure you know the difference between Queen Anne’s Lace and hemlock—because I love you and want you to live.
And you will be forced to stop and admire the golden glow of goldenrod, because seriously, how the heck does nature make a color that vibrant?
But my absolute favorite thing to do on a walk with an unsuspecting companion?
I’m so glad you asked.
At some point, 10/10 times, I will casually pluck a sprig of cleavers and throw it at you. No, not in the name of violence. In the n…
