Episode
Palm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
1:01:27
Published: Tue Dec 14 2021
Description
Palm trees. You see them all over the world and for good reason. There are more than 2,500 varieties. Learn all about these giant plants today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences, asking unusual questions like whether we can create new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:15 (02:15)
Summary
Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences, asking unusual questions like whether we can create new senses for humans.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The tall, impressive palm trees in Southern California may not actually be trees, but rather giant plants with a different physical structure.
02:16 - 09:48 (07:32)
Summary
The tall, impressive palm trees in Southern California may not actually be trees, but rather giant plants with a different physical structure. This discovery may surprise those who always thought of them as traditional trees.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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Palm trees do not engage in secondary growth, unlike dicot trees such as maples or oaks.
09:48 - 14:53 (05:04)
Summary
Palm trees do not engage in secondary growth, unlike dicot trees such as maples or oaks. Palm trees also do not have a neat pattern of tight rings of xylem and phloem cells when cut open, unlike dicot leaves.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Join this podcast to delve into unconventional questions that can help us understand our experiences and realities.
14:53 - 18:08 (03:15)
Summary
Join this podcast to delve into unconventional questions that can help us understand our experiences and realities.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Palms, generally associated with a tropical climate, have been adapting to non-tropical climates such as snowy ones.
18:08 - 26:19 (08:10)
Summary
Palms, generally associated with a tropical climate, have been adapting to non-tropical climates such as snowy ones. Wax palms, generally found in South America, grow tall and skinny and should not be trimmed too much.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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This podcast episode discusses the differences between palm trees and dicot trees, focusing on the structure of the apical meristem and the unique spiky growth pattern of palm trees.
26:19 - 31:16 (04:56)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the differences between palm trees and dicot trees, focusing on the structure of the apical meristem and the unique spiky growth pattern of palm trees.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The dead fronds of palm trees have numerous potential uses such as being used as a fan or a broom, and can be traced back to a central point where they all connect to the branch.
31:16 - 34:41 (03:25)
Summary
The dead fronds of palm trees have numerous potential uses such as being used as a fan or a broom, and can be traced back to a central point where they all connect to the branch.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker describes a pinkish-purple blob that resembles a tight dreadlock or a blob of yellow seen on a palm tree, but more attractive like a nice hat that doesn't match the outfit.
34:41 - 39:24 (04:42)
Summary
The speaker describes a pinkish-purple blob that resembles a tight dreadlock or a blob of yellow seen on a palm tree, but more attractive like a nice hat that doesn't match the outfit.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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The type of flower a palm produces depends on the species - some have male flowers, some have female flowers, and others have both, making them self-pollinating.
39:24 - 42:58 (03:34)
Summary
The type of flower a palm produces depends on the species - some have male flowers, some have female flowers, and others have both, making them self-pollinating. Coconut palms have both flowers but require fertilization of the female flowers.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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The transcript features discussions on common food misconceptions - eating coconut meat vs seed, Indiana Jones' movie plot and more
42:58 - 46:29 (03:31)
Summary
The transcript features discussions on common food misconceptions - eating coconut meat vs seed, Indiana Jones' movie plot and more
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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Palm sap can be fermented into an alcoholic beverage that's naturally produced within a day of being tapped, and sustainably sourced palm oil is hard to come by.
46:29 - 50:37 (04:07)
Summary
Palm sap can be fermented into an alcoholic beverage that's naturally produced within a day of being tapped, and sustainably sourced palm oil is hard to come by.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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A shipwreck off the Florida coast left 20,000 coconuts stranded on the beach, which were later bought and sold for a small price by one of the early pioneers in the area.
50:37 - 55:12 (04:35)
Summary
A shipwreck off the Florida coast left 20,000 coconuts stranded on the beach, which were later bought and sold for a small price by one of the early pioneers in the area. The shape of the coconut was debated, with some seeing it as a scrotal sack and others as a suggestive butthole.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
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A discussion about the beloved TV show, The Simpsons, and its cultural impact.
55:12 - 58:00 (02:47)
Summary
A discussion about the beloved TV show, The Simpsons, and its cultural impact.
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast explores the possibility of creating new senses for humans and delves into the connection between our brains and experiences.
58:00 - 1:00:04 (02:03)
Summary
This podcast explores the possibility of creating new senses for humans and delves into the connection between our brains and experiences.