Episodes
Total: 135
The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) has attained celebrity status in recent times, but that hasn't al
Whether you realize it or not, our lives depend on the native plant communities that comprise and su
On face value, flower colors would seem to have everything to do with pollination, but it is far mor
Understanding the relationships among plants can reveal so much about the history of our planet and
Changes in biodiversity are happening all over the globe. From losses to homogenization, understandi
Say "old growth" and we all too often picture ancient forests with large, gnarly trees. However, for
Sedges (genus Carex) can be an intimidating group of plants to get your head wrapped around, but it
The odds of encountering a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) in your lifetime is high no matter whe
Getting struck by lightning is always thought of as a bad thing, but what if it wasn't? Trees can't
Go looking for information on rare plant population health and it can be surprisingly hard to come b
What does it take to save orchids from extinction? Saving Orchids by Dr's Philip Seaton and Larry Ze
Visit the Sonoran Desert and you too will fall in love with its beauty and diversity. It is truly on
What does it mean to be a successful plant? Reproduction? Population growth? What factors influence
The woolly devil (Ovicula biradiata) is a fascinating and unique member of the daisy family (Asterac
Plants ARE habitat and that doesn't stop when they die. Countless species of microbes, fungi, arthro
The emergence of leaves, the blooming of flowers, the arrival of pollinators... these are all biolog
Parents and children don't always get along. Sometimes they can even be competitors. Conflicts often
Spend any time in the southern Appalachian Mountains and you are bound to cross paths with Galax urc
Mangrove forests are dynamic places and so too are the people that study them. From carbon capture a
Paw paw (Asimina triloba) is a charismatic and special species. It is the most northerly growing mem