Category Archives: Plants

Sherrill at the Renwick

Posted on January 12, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian had a fun exhibit of sculpture by Michael Sherrill. Enjoy! MOAR BELOW!

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U.S. Botanic Garden

Posted on November 28, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, I had the chance to visit the U.S. Botanic Garden in D.C.–something I’m grateful to be able to do. It was a weird time on a work day after a long weekend, so I basically had the … Continue reading →

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Floating Plants

Posted on November 2, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed in the U.S. Botanic Garden, Southwest, D.C.:

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Bangkok Rose

Posted on November 1, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed in the U.S. Botanic Garden, Southwest, D.C.:

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It’s A Trap!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Lots of them, to be precise. Observed at the U.S. Botanic Garden, Southwest, D.C.:

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A Small Example Of The Scientific Infrastructure Crisis: The Karst Edition

Posted on February 16, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Despite what is commonly depicted in books, television, and movies, the state of much of our scientific infrastructure is threadbare: One of the ridiculous things about many depictions of science in TV and movies is the notion that there’s this … Continue reading →

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A Big Stinky Plant

Posted on August 3, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Last night, I saw the U.S. Botanic Garden’s corpse flower. It’s YOOGE! and stinky (though it seems I wasn’t there during peak stink). Anyway, here it is in all of its odiferous glory:

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Bright Orchids

Posted on April 5, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, D.C.:

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Mammillaira

Posted on April 4, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the U.S. Botanic Garden, D.C.:

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Creepers

Posted on October 14, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

No, I’m not referring to some senior faculty. I mean this, observed at the U.S. Botanic Gardens:

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