It’s tomato season! Did you know that the flowers of tomatoes are self-pollinating? Fused petals surround the anthers and … More
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Episode 73: Biological Soil Crusts and Pronghorn
In previous episodes, we covered some of the adaptations that plants found in arid regions like ours have developed … More
Episode 72: Boise Goathead Fest 2019
Boise Goathead Fest is back, which means that Treasure Valley residents are invited once again to get out there … More
Episode 68: Syrphid Flies and Butterworts
Last episode, Casey introduced us to the common housefly. This week we meet syrphid flies. Also known as hoverflies … More
Episode 67: Bladderworts and Houseflies
Daniel resumes his tour of the carnivorous plants of Idaho. In this episode he tells the story of a … More
Episode 66: Lettuce and Sundews
Lettuce, like so much of the food we eat, has a crop wild relative. Lettuce’s relative happens to be … More
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