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Cyrus Harp
Ethnobiologist/ethnobotanist and author based in Central Texas who researches and documents Indigenous plant uses, primitive skills (flintknapping, fiber, etc.), and historical plant knowledge.
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Oct 30, 2025
• 2h 19min
Paleoforaging - The Ethnobotany of Some Central Texas Plants w/ Cyrus Harp
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Cyrus Harp, an ethnobiologist and author from Central Texas, dives into the world of Indigenous plant uses. He discusses the medicinal and dye-making properties of Agarita and the ceremonial history of Mescal Beans. Cyrus shares his expertise in primitive skills like flintknapping and explains the edible potential of plants like Yucca and Agave. He also reveals traditional techniques for harvesting prickly pears and making sumacade. This conversation is a fascinating blend of nature, culture, and useful skills for foragers.
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