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Have we lost the Orangetip butterfly?

Orangetip caterpillars apparently prevent sinalbin, a glucosinolate in the mustards they eat, from turning into toxic ...
Los Angeles Times

Mustard: Everyone’s favorite (edible) weed

It’s wildflower time: the hills are painted with yellow, and newspapers print pictures of orange poppies, blue lupines, and yellow (uh-oh) mustard. I like spring color, but I wince at all those ...

What to know before you try foraging for edible plants and mushrooms in backyards or public spaces

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...
Los Angeles Times

California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive ‘superbloom’ of wild mustard

While ripping out yellow blooms blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his fervor for killing flowers. But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye his ...
WKRG

California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive ‘superbloom’ of wild mustard

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (AP) — While ripping out yellow ...