Rooted: A Plant Podcast

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Rooted is a weekly podcast diving into the tall tales & true stories of plants. If you like folklore, history, plant facts, and terrible puns, you're going to dig this show. Hosted by Em Grebner-Gaddis. Produced by Henbane Media LLC.

  1. 6D AGO

    Series Intro: The Royal Tennenfronds

    Remember last week when I said the Marattiaceae family was like the Royal Tennenbaums? Well, for the next few weeks I'm exploring that theory further by paring each family member with their frond-y counterpart.

    4 min

  2. JAN 21

    Jurrasic Park IRL & Academic Doodles- Psaronius (Extinct Giant Tree Fern)

    This week we're taking a closer look at a giant grandpa that has captured the hearts, minds, and brains of tons paleobotanists- Psaronius, a now-extinct giant tree fern that's still teaching us a ton about what ancient ecosystems likely looked like. If you like oldies but goodies, fun fern facts, and doodles lovingly drawn by a researcher who REALLY wants to help you see what they are talking about, you'll love this one. Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marattiaceae good start to tenenbaum fern family deep dive https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/IB181/VPL/SpheFe/SpheFe4.html https://steurh.home.xs4all.nl/engpsar/epsaron.html#wortel https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666799000330 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666721000026 https://library.isgs.illinois.edu/Pubs/pdfs/circulars/c492.pdf the leaf scarring source! The hand drawn pictures are a heartwarming treat that *DID* make me cry a little because I love people’s passion so much- a good reminder that humanity can be lovely (just in case you also need it right now) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv5DKzLbvS8 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034666714000347

    10 min

  3. JAN 14

    Deadly Poisons: Oleander

    This week we FINALLY wrap up the Deadly Poisons Series with a local favorite- Oleander! Whether its spoiled s'mores, heartbreaking lore, or a heated rivalry turned deadly you're interested in, this episode truly has something for everyone. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogbane https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47362-Apocynaceae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepias https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a532 https://www.oleander.org/Oleander-Library https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0254629924004915 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4427598/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-02-10-me-156-story.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10959856/ https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/43619 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8902680/ https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/oleandrin

    14 min

  4. JAN 7

    Rooted In Fiction: What actually happens if you eat a dead man's finger?!(Jujutsu Kaisen)

    This week to celebrate the return of Jujutsu Kaisen AND Rooted as a weekly podcast, we're asking an important question- What would *really* happen if you ate a dead Man's finger? Find out with me in this weeks episode and be sure to tune in to season 3 starting TOMORROW! *I am still getting the hang of my new set up, so please excuse the slightly scrappy editing- in 2026 we're working on it AND on letting go of perfection for the sake of progress. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummia https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/dead-mans-fingers/#:~:text=Dead%20man's%20fingers%20are%20sexual,in%20contact%20with%20each%20other. https://foragerchef.com/dead-mans-fingers-xylaria-polymorpha/ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/xylaria-polymorpha https://helda.helsinki.fi/server/api/core/bitstreams/0c241c08-fe9c-4ffa-a37f-1d9784589ca5/content https://research.wsu.edu/news/dead-mans-fingers-alien-eggs-and-zombies-unwrapping-the-weird-charismatic-lives-of-fungi https://krocnews.com/ixp/1172/p/dead-mans-fingers-fungus-minnesota/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9124809/ https://www.thewildroom.com/green-sea-fingers https://thealgaehunter.com/seaweed-types/codium-dead-mans-fingers/ https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/dead-mans-fingers

    8 min

  5. JAN 1

    Lightly Rooted: New Plants of 2025

    Welcome back to Rooted! To ease my way back from the break, we're doing a quick review of some of the plants scientists discovered in 2025! Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-wooly-devil-the-first-new-plant-genus-discovered-in-a-national-park-since-1976-180986117/

    7 min

  6. 11/05/2025

    Victorian Dooting and Crappy Cocktails- Hemlock (Deadly Poisons Version)

    This week we are back with another deadly poison and true crime case, this time featuring an old favorite - Hemlock! If you like fun facts, folklore, or story heavy episodes, this one is for you! PS- sorry it is late! Between the technical difficulties and health issues it was starting to feel like this one might never see the light of day, but here we are! And we'll be back next week with an episode filled with plant secrets, botany drama, and a salacious scheme from rival businesses..I promise it will be worth the wait.

    15 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    Dreadful Dinners and Deadly Disguises- Death Caps

    This week we're focusing on fungus, but continuing our deadly poisons series with Death Cap Mushrooms. These absolutely lethal little guys are killers in disguise, making them one of the most lethal poisons out there. Tune in to learn what makes them so dangerous and how they were used in a Beef Wellington that would send Gordon Ramsay to the grave. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_phalloideshttps://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/deathcap/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26375431/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691515300594?via%3Dihubhttps://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/death-cap-mushroomshttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australiahttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/08/erin-patterson-sentence-australia-mushroom-murder-ntwnfb Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *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. *

    16 min

  8. 10/18/2025

    Femme Fatales & The Devil’s Cherries - Belladonna RERELEASE

    As a special bonus episode in the Deadly Poisons series we've lovingly remastered an old favorite! This week we’re digging into cosmetic turned conspirator- Belladonna. If empowered ladies, wacky medical history, ancient makeup, or valkyries are your vibe, you won't want to miss this one. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3133 https://www.thecottagemystic.com/belladonna.html https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ethnobotany/Mind_and_Spirit/belladonna.shtml https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/deadly-nightshade-botanical-biography https://eldrum.co.uk/2016/01/20/hecates-herbs-part-one/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Odin-Norse-deity https://www.lifeinnorway.net/valkyries/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/4253115 https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/deadly-nightshade-botanical-biography#:~:text=Belladonna%20means%20%27beautiful%20woman%27%20in,to%20name%20just%20a%20few. https://www.ambius.com/resources/blog/plant-profile/history-of-the-deadly-nightshade-plant#:~:text=During%20the%20Middle%20Ages%2C%20a,that%20was%20seen%20as%20fashionable. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/atropa-belladonna https://imss.org/2020/05/01/a-note-from-the-collections-from-assassinations-to-witches-brews-the-troubled-history-of-the-belladonna-plant/ by BackgroundMusicLab from Pixabay by freesound_community from Pixabay Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *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. *

    21 min
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Rooted is a weekly podcast diving into the tall tales & true stories of plants. If you like folklore, history, plant facts, and terrible puns, you're going to dig this show. Hosted by Em Grebner-Gaddis. Produced by Henbane Media LLC.

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    Henbane Media LLC.
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    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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