Who’s in Bloom- Gladiolus

Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

Gladiolus photo by Anjel

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom, Anjel gushes about gladiolus or glads if you’re casual. This short episode includes information about the ecology, ethnobotanical history and how to grow glads, with a bit of information about mythology. Also in this episode Anjel remembers one of the Science Witch Coven who has crossed over into the summerlands. Before the episode, Ruby Spotlights one of our sponsors for the Trans Telethon: Transponder. 

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Show Notes

How to Grow Gladioli: The Complete Gladiolus Flower Guide

Notes on the Pollination of Gladiolus brevifolius (Iridaceae) by Bees (Anthophoridae) and Bee Mimicking Flies (Psilodera: Acroceridae)

Gladiolus is the birth flower of August.[20]

American Ragtime composer Scott Joplin composed a rag called “Gladiolus Rag”[21]

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