EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 8 MIN

Vale botanist Peter Raven

from The Science Show - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Peter Raven’s industry was staggering. He did a massive survey of plants in China; he advised several US presidents and the Dalai Lama; he rescued the Missouri Botanical Garden from neglect, bringing it world renown. His former student, Peter Bernhardt, sings his praises — in the interests of encouraging young people to study the vital discipline of botany.

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