About this episode

This episode explores the biodiversity and origins of endemic plants in the Gulf Coast region with Dr. Elizabeth White.

The Gulf Coast of southeastern North America is a biodiversity hotspot brimming with cool plants. Everywhere you look, there are plants that grow nowhere else in the world. Why is this region so diverse? How do we try and understand the origins of endemic plants? These are the kind of questions that drive Dr. Elizabeth White. Join us as we explore what it takes to understand plant endemism in a truly special place. This episode was produced in part by Andy, S Heller, Drewsophila, Sascha, Kim, Tanya, Neil, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel…

More episodes of In Defense of Plants Podcast

• Ep. 574 - Of Alumroots & Coral Bells: Hybridization in Heuchera · April 19, 2026 · 59 min
• Ep. 573 - Great Lakes Climate Refugia · April 12, 2026 · 51 min
• Ep. 572 - Novel Weapons & Plant Invasions · April 5, 2026 · 52 min
• Ep. 571 - Pesticides In Your Garden · March 29, 2026 · 54 min
• Ep. 570 - How to Grow a Forest Pt. 2 · March 22, 2026 · 47 min
• Ep. 569 - How to Grow a Forest Pt. 1 · March 15, 2026 · 51 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the In Defense of Plants Podcast podcast page.