The Botany of Thanksgiving November 16, 2011

Speaker: Pamela Diggle, Evolutionary Biologist University of Colorado and Harvard University

Pumpkins, squash, peas, beans, turnips, carrots, potatoes, parsnip, spinach, corn, apples, pecans, cabbage, and more are common components of a Thanksgiving feast. But have you considered these fruits, tubers, nuts, and vegetables from a botanical perspective? In a novel analysis of this traditional meal, Professor Pamela Diggle will open your eyes to the plant anatomy and physiology that preceded the creation of, say, your grandmother’s sweet potato-marshmallow casserole or your uncle’s savory succotash.
Free, but registration requested

Official Website: https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=1058&DayPlannerDate=11/16/2011