Black Panther

Unravelling the Black Panther secret plant – first evidence of radio-hyperaccumulators in the plant kingdom

Posted on February 4, 2023

The tiny nation of Wakanda is well-known mostly for its advanced technology, thanks to the large deposits of the extraterrestrial element, known as vibranium. Although still not entirely understood, it is believed to be a superactinide, a relatively stable, but still radioactive element.  Because of its radioactivity, it is known to cause mutations and significantly altered the local flora and fauna, including the world-famous heart-shaped herb. It is best known for its health effects when consumed, but the biology of this Wakanda endemic plant seems to be even more intriguing than its ethnopharmacology. The current paper summarizes the known aspects of the heart-shaped herb metabolic features.