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BONUS: Don’t fear the Ghost Plant

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Host Charity Nebbe recently discovered a strange white plant while walking in the woods. Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, joins this bonus episode of Garden Variety to explain why Indian Pipe, also known at the Ghost Plant, has a unique look, and the conditions they appear in — so that maybe you can find some near you!

Guest:

  • Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University

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Natalie Dunlap is an award-winning digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Since 2024, Dunlap has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's digital audience.
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.