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Are Magic Plants Real?

Some medieval people believed plants had magical properties. Is there a seed of truth hidden in these legends?
This video is part of MetKids Microscope, a series that explores the science behind the art at The Met.

Deadly screeching roots? Plants that make you live forever? Flowers that instantly improve your mood? People had all sorts of ideas about the magical properties of plants in the Middle Ages. Is there a seed of truth hidden in these legends?

Next, learn how to create your own magical garden at home!

MetKids is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.


Contributors

Director/Writer/Producer: Emma Vecchione
Producer: Rachel Smith
Head of Marketing and Digital Content: Gretchen Scott
Senior Content Strategist: Joan Thompson
Senior Manager of Media Production: Skyla Choi

Animation and Art Direction: Lisa LaBracio
Carly Design and Animation: Mia Incantalupo
Cricket Design and Animation: Luca Mancuso
Illustration: Tara Sunil Thomas

Narrators: Rachel Smith, Carly Still
Episode Consultants: Carly Still, Julia Perratore, Christina Alphonso
Education Consultants: Jamie Song, Christina Westpheling

Original Music: Austin Fisher
Sound Mix: Dave Raymond

Fact-checking: Maura Fox
Rights and Permissions: Julie Zeftel, Laura Barth


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Cloister, Marble, French
French
late 13th–14th century