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Ep. 165 - Cacti Explorer
Episode 165
Today we are joined by cacti explorer Stefan Burger who has been exploring South America in search of its wonderful cactus species. His goal is to fi…
8 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 164 - Carnivorous Plants: Their Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution
Episode 164
Today we are joined by Dr. Aaron Ellison to talk about a new book called "Carnivorous Plants: Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution. Among other things,…
8 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 163 - A Lifetime With Gesneriads
Episode 163
There is so much more to The Gesneriad family than African violets. It is a relatively diverse group of plants and many species make great houseplant…
8 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 162 - Of Dinosaurs and Plants
Episode 162
Who hasn't marveled at the fossilized remains of a dinosaur? Though their lineage lives on today in the form of birds, historically, dinosaurs were o…
8 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 161 - Bucket Orchids, Ant Nests, and Fragrance-Collecting Bees
Episode 161
Our guest today is Dr. Günter Gerlach from the Botanical Garden Munich to discuss a group of orchids in the genus Coryanthes. These bizarre orchids g…
8 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 160 - Dalechampia, the Non-Model, Model System
Episode 160
Today we are focusing on a strange genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. The Dalechampia can be found growing in tropical forests throughout m…
8 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 159 - An Orchid That Mimics Aphids?
Episode 159
My guest today is Melissa Díaz-Morales from the Jardín Botánico Lankester in Costa Rica and her work focuses on orchid pollination. Orchids are known…
8 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 158 - Pollination of Neotropical Aroids: A New Look At Some Old Friends
Episode 158
Join University of Vienna PhD student Florian Etl for an in depth look at a pollination system involving some of our most beloved houseplants. Floria…
8 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 157 - Plants In Space
Episode 157
If humanity has a future in space travel, plants are going to play a significant role. That is why people like Dr. Rob Ferl have dedicated their care…
8 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 156 - Botanizing a Lowland Tropical Rainforest in Costa Rica
Episode 156
Join Dr. Mark Whitten and me as we explore a lowland tropical forest in Costa Rica. I have never experienced such a warm, humid forest environment be…
8 years, 4 months ago