Humble plants that hide surprising secrets | Ameenah Gurib-Fakim:
发布时间 2014-11-04 19:22:44 来源
摘要
In this intriguing talk, biologist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim introduces us to rare plant species from isolated islands and regions of Africa. Meet the shape-shifting benjoin; the baume de l'ile plate, which might offer a new treatment for asthma; and the iconic baobab tree, which could hold the key to the future of food. Plus: monkey apples.
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