Is That Plant Dangerous? with Dr.  Christopher Bazzoli, MD

Is That Plant Dangerous? with Dr. Christopher Bazzoli, MD

April 1, 2026 · 32 min

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Dr. Christopher Bazzoli discusses the safety of consuming and touching various plants encountered while hiking.

Should you eat that berry or mushroom found along a hiking trail? Or even touch certain plants? It’s important to know the answers to these questions before you start adventuring. We asked Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, to offer some advice to keep us safe. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

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