The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds

The Science Show - Full Program Podcast
27/05/2023 54 min
The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds

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There's a scientific story behind Dame Edna's famous Gladioli, and it involves one of Australia's top botanists. 

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