February 12, 2025
Nature’s Pharmacy with Dr. Quave, the Plant Hunter
Wed., Feb. 12; 7 p.m.
Have you ever taken an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that. Do you have a loved one who has fought cancer? Many of our most important cancer medicines originated in the yew tree, mayapple and Madagascar periwinkle. Plants are the basis for a vast array of lifesaving and health-improving medicines. Ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra L. Quave shows us how important studying plants is while sharing her own incredible journey as told in her memoir A Scientist’s Quest for Nature’s Next Medicines.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensOne Schenley Dr.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
One Schenley Dr.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
(412) 622-6914