Among the Orchids, Evidence of Evolution The New York Botanical Garden is awash in orchids. A new show presents hundreds of species of orchids, and one in particular stands out for its role in history. It's the Darwin's Star, Angraecum sesquipedale. The plant has a white, star-shaped flower with a peculiarly long nectar spur. The Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden (Victor Chu) In 1862, Charles Darwin was a 53-year old naturalist ...
April 13, 2014 - WNYC New York Public Radio