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About Ellen Zachos

Ellen Zachos is a Harvard graduate and the author of eleven books including Mythic Plants: Potions & Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods. Ellen’s first career was on Broadway (Les Miz), but the opening night gift of a peace lily changed everything.

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