Em Merrin May Armstrong

Dr. Em Merrin May Armstrong is an interdisciplinary plant researcher and queer ecology scholar who explores the fascinating world of plants and their societal implications. They share their journey of falling in love with plants and discuss how their autism influences this connection. Em critiques colonial legacies in botany, challenges the labels of 'native' and 'invasive,' and reveals unsettling links between plant science and eugenics. By reexamining nature through a queer lens, Em advocates for questioning norms and appreciating the complexity of life's interconnections.