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The Curious Botanist

The Curious Botanist

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Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.

Nathanael J. Pilla
Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Historia Natural Naturaleza y Ecología
Episodios
  • The Hidden World of Nature’s Smallest Wasps
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla joins in a conversation with entomologist Dr. John Heraty as they explore the spectacular superfamily of Chalcidoidea.

    These tiny wasps are out-of-this-world with their specialized evolutionary relationships and stunning morphology! In this episode, John shares his infectious enthusiasm for these incredible creatures, focusing on the really cool life cycle of the Eucharitidae and their highly specialized relationships with ants.

    Dr. John Heraty is the co-editor and an authors of the new book “Chalcidoidea of the World” (CABI, 2025).

    Make sure to check out the Chalcid 101 website too!

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    45 m
  • Orchid Mimicry, Vanilla, and Rock Music
    Dec 27 2025

    What does orchid mimicry, rock music, and vanilla have in common? All three are topics of this week's episode. Join botanist Nathanael Pilla as he converses with orchid specialist and author Adam Karremans. They dive deep into the world of orchid sex, the science of why vanilla tastes so good, and the reason rock song titles found their way into Adam's latest book.

    To purchase Karremans' book, "Demystifying Orchid Pollination Stories of Sex, Lies and Obsession", click here or wherever you buy your books.

    Make sure to check out his ongoing research at https://www.adamkarremans.com/research/

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    46 m
  • What Does an Oak and Miles Davis have in Common?
    Dec 20 2025

    In this episode, Nathanael sits down with botanist Andrew Hipp, author of the book Oak Origins, to deconstruct the mystery of the oak tree. While we often think of species as fixed categories, Dr. Hipp reveals that the oak genome is a fluid, radical masterpiece of evolution. Whether you are a nature lover, a jazz head, or a curious listener, this episode will change the way you look at the trees and species in your backyard and the music in your headphones.

    Check out Andrew's book "Oak Origins"

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    43 m
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