Plant Odysseys. Part 2

Description

There are some 300,000 species of flowering plant on Earth. A small number have so captivated humans across the ages that they have become iconic. This series explores the biological and botanical history of four iconic plants, tracing each species' epic journey across millennia. Part 2 examines how the water lily colonized the world. Discover the role of the lotus in Korean culture and Buddhism, and witness the giant Amazon lily's unique fertilization process. Follow the rose's development from the wild dog-rose to modern hybrids via selective breeding and learn about its physical and chemical defense mechanisms.

Runtime

49 min 58 sec

Series

Subjects

Database

Films on Demand

Direct Link

Similar Films

Biology of plants. Exploring plant reproduction
Science of Propagation, Volume 4, Roots and Tubers
Plant Predators. David Attenborough's Life of Mammals
Seed Hunter
Deadly Bite—Wildest Survival
Science of Propagation, Volume 1, Seeds
Science of Propagation, Volume 6, Grafting Vegetables — Approach and Cleft Grafting
Science of Propagation, Volume 8, Tropicals
Luther Burbank
Photosynthesis—The Botany Series
Plant odysseys. Irises & tulips. Part 1
Science of Propagation, Volume 7, Grains and Legumes
Introduction to Botany. Part 2—The Botany Series
Biology of plants. Investigating simple plants
Science of Propagation, Volume 3, Vegetative Techniques