Ynes Mexia: The Plant Collector

It's never too late to become a scientist! Aarati tells the story of Ynes Mexia, the shy yet adventurous woman who became a botanical collector at the age of 51 and discovered over 500 new plant species by going places no one had ever been before. Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.