TED TalksAmeenah Gurib-Fakim: Humble plants that hide surprising secrets
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2014 • E208 Nov 4, 2014 15mIn this intriguing talk, biologist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim introduces us to rare plant species from isolated islands and regions of Africa. Meet the shape-shifting benjoin; the baume de l'ile plate, which might offer a new treatment for asthma; and the iconic baobab tree, which could hold the key to the future of food. Plus: monkey apples.