Plants that Kill
A stout, herbaceous annual or tender perennial that is dried, cured and rolled into a tubular shape for smoking
What is TOBACCO?
In this mountain chain you would find Mount Everest
What is the HIMALAYAS?
This veggie is everywhere! A versatile, nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable, it can be used as a substitute for pizza dough, rice, and potatoes
What is CAULIFLOWER?
According to folklore, folks wear a shamrock on this day because the saint used its three leaves to explain the Trinity.
What is ST. PATRICK'S DAY?
a yellow, long, curved fruit often found in bunches
An expression which has lost its effectiveness due to frequent use and familiarity (example: "love at first sight")
This country has been in the news a lot in the last few days- it’s also the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf.
What is IRAN?
This plant, Conium maculatum, has no interest in world domination. It just wants you dead. Every part of it is poisonous, especially if ingested, and its stems can remain lethal long after the plant itself has withered away. Native to Europe and North Africa, it has since crept its way into North America and beyond
What is HEMLOCK?
Many animals estivate for portions of the year. What is the more common American English term for this behavior
What is HIBERNATION?
A cousin of broccoli and a hardy, long-lived perennial plant in the lily family, cultivated for its edible, nutrient-rich young stems (spears) that emerge in early spring
What is ASPARAGUS?
March 8 is _____ which is a day that not only celebrates the achievements of women and the progress made toward women’s rights but also brings attention to ongoing struggles for equality around the world
What is INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY?
a long, thin, stringy tubular shaped pasta usually served with a sauce
What is SPAGHETTI?
A term/expression that describes something completely contradictory to the meaning of that thing (for example, "friendly fire").
What is an OXYMORON?
Many gardener’s favorite and traditional wedding flower, this contains toxic substances in heavy amounts that can cause death to humans and animals. It can also become a problem because the beautiful flowering plant is highly invasive.
What is LILY OF THE VALLEY?
Generally defined as drought-resistant plants because of parts with thickened flesh for retaining water, this class of plants has had huge growth driven by Millennial purchasers
What is a SUCCULENT?
Sweets ones, in particular, like Vidalia, come into season in early spring and offer many nutrients
What are ONIONS?
March is named after Mars, the ___ god of war, and originally served as the first month in the10-month calendar.
What is ROMAN?
What is SALMON?
This word meaning to worship or respect is also the last name of an American Revolutionary dentist and silversmith
What is REVERE?
Atropa belladonna has such a lovely name. "Bella donna" means "beautiful woman" in Italian, but be not fooled! In English, that beautiful woman will kill you dead if you try to snack on her berries
What is DEADLY NIGHTSHADE?
Naturally occurring electrostatic discharge during which two electrically charged regions in the atmosphere or ground temporarily equalize themselves, causing the instantaneous release of as much as one billion joules of energy
What is LIGHTNING?
A nutrient-dense, low-calorie "superfood" green packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with fiber, antioxidants, and minerals like calcium and potassium.
What is KALE?
This date is the Ides of March! Legend surrounds this ill-fated day. Beware the Ides of March!
What is MARCH 15?
The Italian word for ham, usually cut into super thin slices and air-dried to a salty perfection.
What is PROSCIUTTO?
The colloquial name for a New Zealander
What is a KIWI?
Grown across the highways, in backyards, and almost everywhere in hot areas, but it is one of the deadliest garden plants in the world. Do not burn it, as the smoke is highly toxic, and inhaling it for a long can cause death. Consuming any part of this deadly plant, even in small amounts can be fatal, particularly for children
What is OLEANDER?
Sometimes called "rainforests of the sea," this is the name for the type of underwater ecosystem that occupies less than 0.1% of the world's ocean area but provides a home for more than 25% of marine species
What are CORAL REEFS?
Technically a thistle, they are often considered a vegetable. They contain many nutrients such as folate, vitamins C & K phosphorus and magnesium.
Hint: The HEART is the best part!
What is an ARTICHOKE?
The popular nickname for the annual NCAA Division I basketball tournaments amongst 68-teams.
What is MARCH MADNESS?
The most widely consumed spice in the world, popular due to it's hot/spicy flavor
What is (BLACK) PEPPER?
The practice of performing in public places for tips; thus, the people that do this are often called street performers.
What is BUSKING?
These fascinating, gorgeous fuschia blooms look perfect but only over a charming fence. The plant is intensely toxic, and consuming a leaf or a stem can cause abdominal pain, paralysis, respiratory problems, coma, and even death.
What is RHODODENDRON?
The name for the non-mutual relationship between species, where one species benefits at the expense of the other
WHAT IS A PARASITE/PARISITISM?
A strange vegetable since it looks like bright red celery but tastes like tart green apples. You usually see it paired with strawberries to balance the tart and sweet flavors
What is RHUBARB?
March’s birthstone. This gem is a type of beryl; its color can be pale to dark blue, greenish-blue, or blue-green; deep, intense blue versions are more valuable.
What is an AQUAMARINE?
The most expensive spice - by weight - often used in dishes like paella
What is SAFFRON?
This is a Latin term often used in historical writing if there is uncertainty about the precise date of an event.
What is CIRCA?