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In the misty peaks of Chaqingsongduo National Nature Reserve, a plant with a deadly secret thrives. Meet Chinese stellera—nicknamed the \"wolf poison plant\" for its toxic coumarin. But for Tibetans in Sichuan's Garze region, this plant is a cultural lifeline. Its rhizomes hold bast fibers perfect for crafting resilient paper, a technique preserved for over 1,000 years!
Talk about duality: While the plant’s toxins deter predators, locals skillfully transform it into delicate paper used for scriptures, art, and daily life. This ancient craft isn’t just survival—it’s a bridge between nature and heritage.
Part of the Journeys in Nature series, this story spotlights Chaqingsongduo, a biodiversity hotspot in China’s Sichuan Province. Previous episodes explore cliff-dancing birds , highland marmots , and more—painting a vivid picture of life on the plateau.
Why it matters: In a world racing toward AI and NFTs, traditions like these remind us how innovation and history can coexist. Plus, it’s a win for sustainability—using local resources without harming ecosystems.
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Toxic Plant, Timeless Tradition: The 1,000-Year-Old Paper of Tibet
—nicknamed the \"wolf poison plant\" for its toxic coumarin. But for Tibetans in Sichuan's Garze region, this plant is a cultural lifeline. Its rhizomes hold bast fibers perfect for crafting resilient paper, a technique preserved for over 1,000 years!
Talk about duality: While the plant’s toxins deter predators, locals skillfully transform it into delicate paper used for scriptures, art, and daily life. This ancient craft isn’t just survival—it’s a bridge between nature and heritage.
Part of the Journeys in Nature series, this story spotlights Chaqingsongduo, a biodiversity hotspot in China’s Sichuan Province. Previous episodes explore cliff-dancing birds 
, highland marmots 
, and more—painting a vivid picture of life on the plateau.
Why it matters: In a world racing toward AI and NFTs, traditions like these remind us how innovation and history can coexist. Plus, it’s a win for sustainability—using local resources without harming ecosystems.
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