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"The Strange World of Parasitic Plants" with Dr. Jim Westwood
(Special Event)
Wednesday Garden Walks & Talks - Free!
Learn at lunchtime! All run 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. - meet at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion. No registration required. Parking passes available at Pavilion for Visitors only. F/S must park in designated F/S spaces.
These fun and informative walks and talks all start at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion. Did we mention they are FREE?
March 14 12:00-1:00 p.m. The Strange World of Parasitic Plants with Dr. Jim Westwood, Assoc. Professor Plant Pathology, Physiology, & Weed Science
Parasitic plants are unique in that they obtain part or all of their nutritional needs from other plants. As a consequence of absolute dependence on a host, some parasitic species have lost such otherwise essential structures as leaves or roots, and may take on bizarre forms. The dependence on a host has also driven parasitic species to evolve remarkable adaptations for locating and invading their hosts. In studying parasitic plants we expand our understanding of plant capabilities. This presentation will describe different types of parasitic plants and discuss their unique features and impact on human society.
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540-231-5970