Have you ever noticed some odd, finger-like projections growing on a maple leaf? A strange, twiggy growth on an otherwise normal evergreen? Have you seen an "oak apple"? If so, you're witnessing a strange interaction between insect and plant: the boundary defying growth of galls, burls, and brooms.
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan (Director of public affairs, delightful human being) and Charlie Mitchell (Phenology coordinator, forest gremlin) are delighted by Sam Guida's knowledge, passion, and joy. Sam is a former student phenologist with KAXE, and is now a phenomenal naturalist and expert in his field. He recently wrote Galls, Burls & Brooms of the North Woods.
You can find the book here.
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