Villainous arboreal poisoner, or misunderstood forest benefactor? Despite its bipinnately gorgeous appearance and emotional significance to the general public, the black walnut (Juglans nigra) has spent decades under the critical gaze of tree lovers for its allegedly allelopathic behavior. But when new studies come to light, this cold case turns red hot! Misophonia warning: candied nuts will be munched.
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Ants and Fungiculture (Almécega)
What is Photosynthesis?
Weird Sex (Black Tree Fern)
The City That Trees Built (European Alder)
The Book of Casey
Superiority Complex (White Fir)
Age of Deceit (Alerce)
When Good Trees Go Bad (Laurel Oak)
BONUS EPISODE: What is a Leaf?
7 Deadly Stems: ENVY (Giant Bamboo)
7 Deadly Stems: PRIDE (Ohio Buckeye)
7 Deadly Stems: GREED (Russian-Olive)
7 Deadly Stems: WRATH (Bullhorn Acacia)
7 Deadly Stems: GLUTTONY (Common Fig)
7 Deadly Stems: SLOTH (Weeping Willow)
SEEDPOD with David Allen Sibley
7 Deadly Stems: LUST (Coco-de-Mer)
There's No Gum Like (Snow Gum)
Feeling Rusty (Western Serviceberry)
Kissing Cousins (Rocky Mountain Pine)
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