Vine

Climbing, twining, or trailing plants that rely on other structures for support. They exploit vertical space, whether for fruit production (grapes) or dramatic foliage (morning glory). “Vine” helps gardeners plan trellises and pergolas.

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  Ayahuasca: Amazonian Plant Lessons

  Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian psychoactive brew, has spread globally since the late 1990s, especially through New Age practices and ecotourism. Its deep Indigenous roots and evolving meanings highlight the complex human-plant relationships that have been reshaped in the global marketplace.
  vine, psychoactive, medicinal, tropical
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  Wild Yam: The Rhizome of the Pill

  Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), once key to the development of the birth control pill, has a complex history shaped by Indigenous knowledge and commercial science. This story revisits how the plant was studied and represented, challenging traditional botanical illustrations to reflect its deeper cultural and medicinal significance.
  root, medicinal, vine, temperate