Author: bcjj

Amanita muscaria. I think this is the prototype for the Disney-esque toadstool seen in cartoons and movies.  Ibotenic acid and muscimol are the moderately toxic neurotoxins from this fungi.

Senna didymobotyra, or popcorn Cassia is a fun addition to any garden because the crushed flowers and buds have a strong scent of buttered popcorn.  It is a robust plant that enjoys sun and heat. Note the large bumble bee closing in for a pollen snack. It is also a favorite of caterpillars of the large yellow sulphur butterflies so watch for eaten leaves in late summer. B. Bennett garden

“Queens Tears” is a bromeliad with long slender green leaves and pink bracts with blue/purple and yellow petals.   C. Fitzgerald garden.

Adenium obesum loves hot weather and full sun but requires protection from frost and rain in winter when it goes dormant.