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Plants of the Gods: S8E9 Vanilla: The Forgotten History of the World's Most Beloved Flavor

Vanilla is one of the world's most beloved flavors, but its history is far more complex than most people realize. In this episode of Plants of the Gods, we trace vanilla's journey from its origins in Mexico to its rise as a global commodity. Learn why European powers struggled to ... Show more

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Plants of the Gods: S8E8 Vanilla, Pseudocopulation and Darwin's Favorite Orchid

Vanilla is anything but plain. In fact, this orchid might be one of the sexiest plant in the rainforest. In this episode, Dr. Mark Plotkin traces the ethnobotanical history of vanilla, first used by pre-Columbian cultures in Central America as a component of revered beverages and ... Show more

. 31min 49sec

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