The Wonder of Weeds
Travelling around the UK and meeting experts in botanical history, genetics, pharmaceuticals and wild food, Chris Collins tells the story behind the plants most people call weeds.
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- Clip length: 58'44''
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Geography | Biomes | The difference between ecosystems and biomes
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The Wonder of Weeds
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