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This Ghostly, Parasitic Plant Survives by Hacking the Wood Wide Web

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

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A random find while hiking that lead to a life history story that was unexpectedly fascinating.

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This Toxic, Nectarless Flower is Spread by Ants

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

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Bloodroot is a perennial native to North America and blooms between March and May. It’s called Bloodroot because if you were to break open the stem or roots, it bleeds. If you’ve ever done so, congratulations, you are a murderer—just kidding. The “blood” is a sap and is a deep, rich, reddish-orange.

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Meet Devon
Meet Devon Bowker. Devon founded The Wild Life in January of 2017 with a mountain of a goal: to build a community that reconnects people and the natural world in meaningful ways. He's an experienced naturalist, wildlife biologist, massive geek, and a proud husband and father.
Meet Richard
Meet Richard Bowker. Richard is a film student, video game connoisseur, and a technological guru. He has been making films since he was 10 years old and has several years of broadcast and production experience under his utility belt. He is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast with a casual interest in geology that continues to grow with his increasingly impressive collection of rocks. Like Devon, Richard is a proud geek. Richard lives in Southeast Texas
Meet Your TWL Hiking Club Leader
Chelsea is a high school English teacher, avid hiker, mother, and all around nature lover.