Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Ep. 205 - Mad About Manzanitas
Episode 205
Today we are taking a deeper look at the most diverse woody plant lineage in western North America. I am of course talking about the manzanitas (Arct…
7 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 204 - Asteraceae Addiction
Episode 204
The Aster family has nearly conquered the planet. It is one of the most diverse plant lineages on Earth and yet so many of us just pass them by witho…
7 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 203 - Oaks: Insights into Evolution & Ecology
Episode 203
Oaks are some of the most charismatic trees on the planet. They are also major players in the biosphere when it comes to their ecological impact. The…
7 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 202 - Getting to the Root of Roots
Episode 202
There is no denying that roots are one of the most important organs on a plant. However, unless its an epiphyte, root activity takes place undergroun…
7 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 201 - Plants of the Caribbean
Episode 201
When we think about the Caribbean, our minds often drift to sandy beaches, clear water, and corals. But what about plants? The Caribbean is home to a…
7 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 200 - Books, Books, and More Books!
This week In Defense of Plants is celebrating its 200th episode with a bunch of book recommendations. I get a lot of emails from listeners each week …
7 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 199 - Understanding Rainforests Through Evolution
Episode 199
Today we take a look at how understanding the evolution of various plant families provides us with insights into the history and diversity of some of…
7 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 198 - The State of the World's Trees
Episode 198
Assessing the status of all known tree species may seem like a monumental task and in many ways it is. However, that is exactly what a team of conser…
7 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 197 - Below the Surface of Aquascaping
Episode 197
The world of aquatic plants is incredibly diverse, yet our ties to land make it difficult to fully appreciate these organisms. Their glory and splend…
7 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 196 - Agave are Awesome!
Episode 196
My guest today was bitten by the Agave bug at an early age. Since then, Dr. Jeff Lake has amassed an impressive collection representing over 100 diff…
7 years, 7 months ago