Video: The Secret Life of Plants
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Daniel Chamovitz, our guest today, mentioned the popular 1970s counterculture book, "The Secret Life of Plants." He says the science in the popular book, including the argument that plants hear music, is bunk.
Although Chamovitz wishes the book and subsequent documentary would go away, we perpetuate its popularity by embedding it here. (Stevie Wonder did the soundtrack.)
Here's audio of Chamovitz talking about Secret Life of Plants on our show:
--Stephanie Curtis, social media host
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.