Palms: record breakers of the plant kingdom | Dig Deeper S1 Ep2 | Kew

Record breakers of the plant kingdom, palms are instantly recognisable for their incredible leaves and tremendous height, as well as being a critical source of food and materials. But did you know that many of these vital species are under threat all around the world? Join Kew’s palm expert, Dr Bill Baker as he explores Kew’s iconic Palm House and digs deeper into the secrets of these crucial plants.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Let's Dig Deeper...
0:34 Introduction to palms
1:46 How do palms grow?
2:48 How are palms used by people?
3:41 The fruit of palm trees
4:07 The African oil palm
5:12 The coconut palm
6:34 Tahina spectabilis
7:17 Thanks for watching!

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

Too short! i need at least 2 hours on this :)

[@LedgerAndLace]

I imagine William Jackson Hooker and Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward standing at the docks getting the first Wardian case back from Australia and how transformed our world has become because of their work. Amazing!