A Symbol of the Slack Head Frond

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The pycad is a symbol of walvuss peace and chase. If you have two slack head fronds and they're crossed, that means that the two neighbouring tribes are at war. Nataly also related a story about prince charles being gifted a ceremonial psychad frond to honor his power as a chief. And in rebecca winesettles words, can i grow one in a pot in my midwestern apartment? Now, what if it's not enough to take home all of this knowledge? What div you wantd to take home? A psychat.

Gather 'round fellow nerds, you’re about to learn about the wildest not a fern not a bush not a cactus plant you never knew you never knew about: CYCADS. These endangered ancient plants have been around for 270 million years, give or take, and now they’re some of the most valuable vegetation in the world. Come along to learn about these uncomfortably sexy gymnosperms and the international crimes people do to steal them. Also: neurotoxins, Jurassic Park, and one of the best fixes for procrastination we’ve ever heard with the world’s favorite botanist and cycadologist, Dr. Nathalie Nagalingum.

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Speaking of which, Alie will be moderating a Women in Science Nightlife event there coming up March 3rd, and you can get tickets for that here

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