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Plant Science, Videos

Backyard Botany: Pear

Posted in Plant Science, Videos

In the latest episode of Backyard Botany, join NYBG's Larry Kelly to get an in-depth look at the flower that precedes one of our favorite ...

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Environment & Conservation, Plant Science

Plant Science, Videos

History & People, Plant Science

UnladyLike2020: Ynes Mexia

Posted in History & People, Plant Science

Ynes Mexia was an early 20th-century Mexican-American botanist and pioneering conservationist. UnladyLike2020, an innovative multimedia series created, produced, and directed by award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Charlotte ...

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Plant Science, Videos

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For Kids: What Is a Fruit?

Posted in Plant Science

Can you properly sort a cucumber, bell pepper, or eggplant into the categories of fruit or vegetable? What about an acorn or a sunflower seed?

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Plant Science, Videos

Plant Science, Videos

Plant Science, Videos

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