Botanist details nature’s edible bounty

Rick Pavlu
Did you know that a Yaupon Holly has caffeine in it? According to Rick Pavlu, a botanist, a great source of Vitamin C can come from Loblolly Pine pine needles. The Loblolly Pine’s botanical name is, “Pinus taeda.” Pavlu was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Pavlu is a retired pastor of Point Church in Church Point. He served as pastor for over 40 years. Pavlu earned…

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