NYBG Curator Fabián A. Michelangeli & colleagues' new #scipub decribes 3 new Theobroma species (cacao) from western Amazonia, expanding our knowledge of the regional flora & wild relatives of this economically significant plant. Read more --> link.springer.com/article/10.100… #NYBGscience

New playlist on #POTGpod youtube! Satisfy your #chocolate craving with "The Chocolate Trilogy: From the #Amazon to the #Aztecs to #BabyRuth." #POTGS6E1 #POTGS6E2 #POTGS6E3 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

#FlashbackFriday to #NationalRumDay 2021! Cocktail maven Jeff “Beachbum” Berry & Mark Plotkin took us on a spirited journey through the discovery, rise, & rebirth of #rum culture. Relive the fun from their #FBlive chat ➡️ facebook.com/10005785448247… Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 Beachbum Berry

This Wednesday on #POTGpod, discover the story of a remarkable woman, often overlooked by history: Maria Sibylla Merian. We learn how she made groundbreaking contributions to #botany and #entomology while championing human rights. #POTGS6E4

New #POTGpod episode coming tomorrow! Learn about the incredible journey of Maria Sibylla Merian, an almost-forgotten scientific explorer who ventured into the #Amazon rainforest long before her famous male counterparts. #POTGS6E4

#Chocolate for #chocoholics

Discover the hidden wonders of the #Amazon Rainforest through the eyes of early explorers! On #POTGS6E4, we hear the story of Maria Sibylla Merian and learn how her pioneering work highlighted the connection between indigenous knowledge and #conservation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pla…

Get ready to rethink how we use #medicinalherbs—starting with the spices in your cupboard! williamsiff – #acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, & #ethnobotanist – breaks down how factors like freshness, consumption methods, & timing can transform the effects of these #adaptogens.

"Pepper is small in quantity and great in virtue." — Plato Spice up your breakfast & your day! Grind some extra pepper while tuning in to Wednesday’s episode, ‘From Ayurveda to Acupuncture: An Interview with Herbalist William Siff.’ Your taste buds – & body – will thank you!

And a #POTGpod throwback to part 1 & 2 of "Mushrooms, Magic, Medicine and Mortality: Paul Stamets in Conversation with Dr. Plotkin" (recorded at the #ESPD55)! #POTGS3E5: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pla… #POTGS3E6: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pla…

New #PlantsoftheGods episode is out NOW, featuring William Siff—acupuncturist, herbalist, and all-around herb guru. Discover how everyday #spices can work magic in your wellness routine. Tune in and turn up the heat on your health! #POTGS6E5 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pla…

Two loggers shot dead with arrows in clash with Indigenous group in Peruvian Amazon | Peru | The Guardian theguardian.com/global-develop…

The #ethnobotany of #chile in #Oaxaca