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In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the world of plant defenses. From the explosive crystals of Diffinbachia that can paralyze predators, to the sneaky neurotoxins of the Australian stinging tree, they explore some of the most extreme ways plants defend themselves. They also discuss more subtle strategies, like the gentle wilting of the Mimosa plant and the surprising role of capsaicin in keeping mammals away from chili plants.

This episode is packed with incredible stories about how plants have evolved to survive, making it perfect for nature lovers, science geeks, and anyone fascinated by the wild world of botany.

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