The Infinite Monkey Cage The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Gardening
7 snips
Apr 10, 2024 Comedian Ed Byrne showcases his surprising horticultural knowledge as the hosts debate about plants, strawberries, and invasive species. They also discuss encounters with grey squirrels and defend mosquitoes. The episode is filled with humor and fascinating insights into the world of gardening.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
What Defines a Plant?
- Plants are multicellular organisms closely related to green algae, distinct from animals, fungi, and viruses.
- Fungi, mistakenly thought of as plants, are actually closer to animals than plants biologically.
Plants' Remarkable Plasticity
- Plants exhibit remarkable plasticity, regrowing lost parts unlike animals.
- They adapt their growth to environmental cues like light and gravity, modifying their program dynamically.
Plants as Natural Compasses
- Comedian Ed Byrne went out with natural navigator Tristan Gooley to learn about phototropism.
- In Britain, plants generally grow towards the southern sun, serving as natural compasses.