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The Naked Scientists Podcast
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Arachnoidium From Spider in the Alps
The plant gives off a scent which some people think is a bit draining. But it's actually there to attract pollinators and will be pollinated by something obscure, beetle or fly. The story goes that they were grown on the roofs of houses to ward off evil spirit. Do you see any old spirits around here? I get a few passing through. Fair enough. I'm doing its job.
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