episode 086: Thunderstorm Orchid and Straw-Colored Flatsedge
Straw-colored flatsedge in my yard
This episode’s guest is Evan Foster! First, the unexpected etymology of “Orchid”. Then Evan talks about a plant that only likes it when it rains. Steve talks about a plant but mostly about what it’s not. Finally, some ridiculousness with sedge and a discussion of mycorrhizal fungi.
Show Notes!
Orchid Etymology
What’s your spark bird?
Dendrobium crumenatum
Orchids
Future changes in the distribution of two non-indigenous orchids and their acquired enemy in Puerto Rico - Evan’s Paper
Straw Colored Flatsedge
Cyperus esculentus, C. rotundus: Serious Sedges
Cyperus papyrus
Orchid Mycorrhiza
How Mycorrhizal Associations Influence Orchid Distribution and Population Dynamics
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