Taxonomy Buff Pillows

"I think of myself first as an American, then as a bird, then as a rufous sided towhee."

"I don't know what you are either. I'll just write 'small brown bird'."

Prize vegetables.

Plant Lady

'Upon entering the rain forest...' 'Thousands of unknown species, and we can fool around with the genes of every one of them.'

Garden Goddess.

Before the Internet

Hermit Crabapple Tree

"Would the widdle Venus fly trap like a fly? You'll have to beg for it."

The Age of Reptiles. . .

Igor hesitated - "You give me that silly old brain, and i'll give you these magic beans!"

'A rose by any other name means I flunked the botany test.'

'Did you just hear that? We are now and endangered species and mating is now our top priority!'

'I don't know much about history, don't know much biology ... but we'll be OK if there's a round on song lyrics.'

"Oh, quit your whining. At least yours comes back in the Spring

"Takes the food right out of your mouth."

"The homes in this area are beautiful."

'I'm 3 years old - that's 21 dog years - so start pouring!'

Arnold's first day on the job - 'What do you mean...no director!!!...and who is going to tell me what to do?'

Academic Jeopardy - "The great unknowns and cosmic uncertainties of the universe are reduced by this number daily."

'Uh-oh... when mom calls me by my full latin species name, I'm in big trouble.'

'Sir, your tweeting coach is here.'

A drooping plant is watered via an IV tube.

Switch on brain

Quiz Night...

"There! Isn't sipping my Tropical Surprise more fun than arguing over some ancient sports trivia?"

"Rats, I thought he'd like my science project!"

'Tax.'

'Let's go to the Horticultural Show and taste the exotic flowers...'

By the year 2500, 1 in 10 academics will devote their entire career to divining the meaning of the word 'sussudio'.

Tree Identification Field Guide...