EPISODE · May 15, 2024 · 37 MIN
S3E15: The Surprising Longevity of Desert Plants
from 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · host Chris Clarke
Discover the ancient plants of the desert in this episode of 90 Miles from Needles. From the 11,700-year-old King Clone creosote bush to the surprisingly long lifespans of cholla cacti and Mojave yuccas, host Chris Clarke explores the remarkable longevity of these desert plants. Learn how scientists determine the age of these plants through historic photographs and longitudinal studies. Gain a new appreciation for the resilience and beauty of these ancient desert inhabitants.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What this episode covers
There are tens of thousands of plants more than a millennium old growing in the deserts of North America.
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