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Ep. 29 - Jack-in-the-Pulpit, AKA George-Michael-in-the-Banana-Stand
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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Jun 9, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
This is the story of two guys who enter the woods looking for Arisaema triphyllum, the graceful woodland wildflower known to many as Jack-in-the-pulpit. Not only is it beautiful to behold, but this member of the Arum family has a fascinating natural history; it can switch its sex, fool midge flies, and cause botanists to have heated debates about subspecies. During the episode, Steve makes a contribution to botanical history by coming up with the best alternative common name Bill has ever heard (see title), and we wrap things up with Bill eating some of this toxic plant. Listen to the end to see if Bill dies. Enjoy!
Released:
Jun 9, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (82)
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