Transplant Garden — Rare and Curious Plants

In any given natural space, you’re sure to find a plant that has been outright outlawed or has had its compounds banned. We’ll be exploring the history of these “shady” individuals, how they relate to the story of humanity, and their run ins with the law.

From heavy hitters like the star of Reefer Madness: Cannabis; to the American symbol of summer: root beer (sassafras root in fact!). The stories of how these wild plants and compounds went from common to controlled while never leaving our natural surroundings are fascinating.