What Are Plants Made Of? Crash Course Botany #2

[@crashcourse]

The answer to the extra credit question is…a bud! What are your favorite ways to prepare these delicious plant parts?

[@kbrcomplexly]

crispy with a nice balsamic glaze 😙🤌

[@clawrunner]

halved, fried, with lemon pepper

[@maxjohansen9475]

Halved, tossed in chili oil and honey then roasted until glazed and crispy

[@jbrannon0119]

Sautéed with bacon and onions!

[@thomasgoodwin2648]

Capers are good anywhere you would normally use pickles. Burgers, hot dogs, Bolognese (instead of olives)... love them. (Still dig pickles too though, especially when freshly harvested from their native jars.)

[@edl5731]

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

[@km1dash6]

Intelligence is knowing tossing in a cucumber will still make it a fruit salad. Wisdom is knowing people will look at you funny if you present that as a fruit salad.

[@videobrew4831]

Charisma is convincing someone salsa is a fruit salad.

[@roecocoa]

In the summer I like to make a medly of tomatoes, cucumbers, and sometimes olives with a light vinaigrette. It's my favorite fruit salad.

[@scarletletter4900]

​@@km1dash6 Now I wanna try cucumber in a fruit salad 🤔 Maybe one with various other melons and a little pineapple for a pop of acidity. 🥒🍉🍍

[@neen42]

​@@roecocoa add avocados and i'm in!

[@stevenshepard3495]

God I love Alexis she was made for this job so glad they got her I’m hooked to this series!!!

[@indigoia]

I love that she’s broken down the science to a level that is accessible not only to younger students, but also adults like me who have been out of school for a while and are a little intimidated by re-learning the science. With these videos I feel like I’m getting accurate information without needing to stress about it! It’s exactly what I needed to help my newly-dug garden ❤

[@RealBradMiller]

You all hit the jackpot with Alexis. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Feed me, plant mother!

[@cadencemoffitt5381]

Alexis is such a fun and enthusiastic host, thanks to the team for all this amazing content!

[@retard_activated]

She is wonderful! I adore her!

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

she sounds especially enthusiastic at 2x speed

[@torirash7860]

My biochem class in college would teach about the difference process plants go through without saying what it meant to the plant. So seeing how plants grow is enjoyable

[@naytexavier7362]

I love how Alexis talks. She's so energetic and engaging. I learn and laugh a lot by watching her content.

[@rexiuadeus]

Alexis is such a good communicator! Her enthusiasm is contagious.

[@loganl3746]

Brussel sprouts are the lateral buds on the stem, that would be at the base of the leaf. Cabbage is the 'whole plant' with the stem being basically reduced to nothing and the leaves maxed out and bred to stay bundled. Right? Fun fact: if you leave cabbage in the ground to its second year, the head with open up and grow a stalk from the center, with flowers at the top

[@简澜]

So in the video it says that buds will eventually grow to sub stem and have things on them, so is it a stem?

[@joewilson3393]

4:35 I loved the little fact I learned about adaptation of leaves. Here in Arizona the native plants all have tiny leaves. Even the big Palo Verde and Mesquite trees have little tiny leaves like you might see on a fern. It's a way for the plants to avoid losing too much water through them because of big surface area's. Big wide leaves like Maple and such would lose tons of water evaporating from the leaves here.

[@bethmarriott9292]

The level of enthusiasm in each episode is just amazing 😍 (especially about potatoes I love potatoes so much)

[@poisonedfrog]

These episodes are honestly more like short educational cartoons, thanks to Alexis’ infectious enthusiasm!

[@truemanley2953]

My homeschooled kiddos are laughing so hard and enjoying learning so much with this presenter. She is a gem!!!

[@pardox28]

I love the energy & whimsy of Alexis. She is the perfect host for this series. Well done CC for selecting her as the host.

[@BieberLoverSwag13]

As a plant science major this has become my favorite thing and I want more educational yet fun plant material on KZbin 😎

[@sirk3v]

maybe if I had a lecturer like you in my freshman I wouldnt have drop out my course, this last two episodes have got me more interested in plants than 3yrs of biology did

[@vagoerrante]

I'm really loving Alexis as the host, and we´re only in the second episode! I wish she was my own personal narrator so my life would be this interesting and fun

[@SugarCub]

me audibly saying “YES” seeing this video because i became obsessed with what makes things alive and know way too much about plants

[@Beryllahawk]

Giggling a LOT at the bite into the onion at the end. The outer peel is definitely not the good part, and a RED onion is one of the stronger flavors. BUT!! I know three people (all related) who do exactly that: eat onions the way other folks eat apples! Also cool to learn that onions ARE NOT ROOTS, because I sure thought bulbs were roots. So already off to a fabulous start! And this host has insane energy - looking forward to the next episode, y'all!

[@PhantoRoyce]

This woman needs to be a teacher her energy makes me want to LEARN

[@koamivikeledome]

Nothing but positive vibrations

[@slcpunk2740]

She IS a teacher, welcome to her classroom! What did you learn today?

[@venconmige]

She teaches online!

[@ChroniclogicalJeff]

I love Alexis. She's wonderfully edutaining. ☮️

[@neen42]

She'd be the best reader of children's books. You know she'd never skip out on any of the voices or noises!

[@colleeneyre6588]

I have loved plants my entire life but have never been in a position to take a botany class. I'm learning so much already! Thank you people at crash course!!🌱

[@kujmous]

Really love the pace and tone! Outstanding teacher!

[@ParkerBettag]

Absolutely loving this series, Alexis is a wonderful host and makes learning super easy :) Thinking of you, Hank!!!

[@noreenelizabeth6617]

I love learning this stuff even though I'm studying project management.... science is my special interest. Posting a comment to feed the algorithm gods.

[@dhedgpeth]

Keep Alexis going for years. I love her personality!

[@NikVidBlog]

I hope this generation of children will grow up referencing the lessons they learn from you with the same conviction and affection that my generation talks about Ms Frizzle.

[@gurkdoinwork]

lol was not expecting an episode about fruits and vegetables to be this entertaining

[@arsemodeus]

The gameshow part was priceless

[@fourcatsandagarden]

hehehe I'm so glad you guys found a way to work in asparagus growth cos it catches so many people off guard to see asparagus in a state of growing

[@belowthetamaracks]

Thanks Alexis! I love this seriesand watch it with my toddler.

[@gersonstorm4816]

I Love the mind blowingness, my brain is hurting however only because I haven't grew up with this beautiful botany knowledge

[@LeoAngora]

I LOVE the energy of her narration, so passionate, so epic!

[@lstmylttrs]

Alexis, you’re energy is amazing and i especially love your mock anger. keep doing you. i’m sure criteria for the rest of this series ❤

[@kueifengtung]

I love this presenter. Her energy makes watching greens photosynthesize very engaging hahah

[@mbbbits4847]

So interesting! Can't wait for the next EPs 🌿🌿

[@geminikutie6141987]

They couldn't have chosen a better host for this crash course!!

[@MicksMixedMedia]

I never thought I'd be fangirling so hard over a plant lady 😱

[@ljransome]

That description of fruit organs on display under harsh white lights in the intro gets you a like right out of the gate. Thanks for another great series topic!

[@Ergoluline]

Alright I love the part where she reveals that fruits are vegetables. I love this course already !

[@Gillheather]

This is the most entertaining education I have ever received. Thanks for this.

[@doris.s.c.s]

i love alexis’s fun and enthusiastic and insightful way of teaching us about botany i’m so glad this is a series on crash course!!!

[@XRaym]

This is the most intense botany course ever 🤣 Loving it ! 💚 (06:39 this discrete "rule of thumb" of thumb movement really made me laugh 😅)

[@vinciousmacabre8193]

this course is so fascinating, it's like reading a really good book, and THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING.

[@Sealney]

What a lovely teacher you are, Alexis!! You make this fun!

[@SirSpenace]

With recreational being passed in so many states (like here in RI), I cannot recommend enough that you look into growing cannabis if you want to learn more about gardening/plants/botany. Not only do you get free medicine, it's a fast growing plant, robust, and the tricks you learn growing it can be directly translated to growing a ton of fruits and veggies. People often call it "growing tomatoes" because the two are so similar lol

[@jn651]

Alexis has tragedian chops. 'The Lament of the Produce Section'. Oh, the botanicity!

[@misseddetail]

Fav crash course host of all time

[@Biophile23]

Hmm, I'm gonna have to work branch roots breaking out "alien style" into my lectures somehow ... :) Fruits are super fun to blow student minds with... :)

[@waylansnider8619]

I love how energetic she is!

[@VinnieGer]

As a tomato enthusiast, I’m ashamed to say I never quite figured out the difference.

[@Thetechnicolorchild]

So excited for this series, I love seeing Alexis host!

[@mr.bfarrar]

I am so grateful to CrashCourse for helping me be a lifelong learner and an example to my 1st graders.

[@Olibuckets]

It’s really hard to hold my my laughs in the library while watching this video😂. Thanks for bringing us knowledge and smiles.

[@crabcrab6350]

I love her energy so much!!!

[@alifishies]

I'm really watching this as if I don't already know, but the delivery is so fun

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

"Hey, they have layers" THAT MADE ME GIGGLE 🤭

[@gnollman]

'Alien style!' Man, Alexis is the perfect host for this series. So pleased with that decision.

[@amandanorton6508]

This is my new favorite series can't wait for more

[@JasonWillCarter]

Thank you for your overview of stems, leaves, and roots! I'm loving this botany series and can't wait to see upcoming videos!! 🌿

[@AashishKishnani]

Now I wish If had studied botany from here

[@virgo_vampire]

came to this course bc i knew alexis would be an amazing host, stayed bc of all the amazing things i'm learning!

[@geoffreyparker5775]

I am so happy to finally understand what a meristems is. 🤣 Also, yay Linda!

[@jeffreycrespo3234]

This is absolutely amazing, Alexis is so fun to watch and I’m learning botany!

[@WillowTSquirrel]

Alexis is giving Miss Frizzle in the best way!!!❤

[@pink-mo9kw]

This ep was so fun to watch i love way Alexis present the information 😊

[@jamirx9]

the Steve Harvey impression is SENDING ME 😂😂💚 such an amazing host for this!!

[@oopsy444]

I love this woman's energy!

[@kuryamtl]

loved this! The host is amazing.

[@Ruki9410]

Ah I love this energy from Alexis so much!!

[@nickkazarian3334]

She is a delight to watch! 😊

[@charles7623]

Love your energy, Alexis. Really entertaining to watch you.

[@JoeMWoodward]

I see that you have references to episode 5 already, so I'm not sure how much if this you have preplanned or prerecorded, but I hope you cover the evolution and phylogeny of plants at some point. Loving the series

[@AyameFyuu]

I am learning and it’s super fun too! Can’t wait to see more!

[@guanabanajuice13]

Linda Black Elk bust ftw 🤣🤣🤣

[@TripleRoux]

I love how Alexis pulls us in with dramatic beginnings... 😂

[@시아찡-p4d]

It was interesting about the main parts of the plant, the stems, leaves, and roots, and the fact that the fruit is vegetables. Thank you.

[@anametobenamed3717]

It wasn't until I heard Alexis talk in long form content that I realised she speaks like Shegorath. I'm obsessed with it hahaha

[@weirdral]

You get very excited about the topic and I love it.

[@alinowow]

This series is INCREDIBLE!! Super fun and informative, good job!!!!

[@westheriault3797]

I love Alexis as a host so much, omg

[@ANNA19967]

Did I just hear you shout out Linda Black Elk?? ❤

[@liinliin7128]

I love the knowledge and I love her ❤❤❤

[@heckyes]

She's fantastic. Can you imagine this being your science teacher?

[@bugga179]

Won't lie I'm still tackling with visualizing the terminology and understanding it. But I'm fascinated!

[@mossmacabre5885]

I love mushy boild zucchini so much 😂 esp during the summer months

[@Manbuhg]

I love thissss and I love her energyyy

[@philomenaokoro5788]

if tomato is a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie

[@arielwinters6393]

Omg I love this you make me love learning 😍😍😍

[@GarrettFrechette]

Great Stuff! I love blueberries. Just they way they are, I'll wash them with cool water and snack'em.

[@Luba.Lukasa]

nothing is better than a teacher who loves what they do

[@dennis_mihaylov]

can't wait for the next episode !

[@afrancis7475]

The host is epic! Hahaha, it was a bit louder than I expected but keeps your attention for sure!

[@michaelbrito8577]

I’m so excited to learn more botany!!!!

[@sageofsquirrels111]

So happy to see you dropping some knowledge and taking on the big issues. Much love and happy learning!

[@XxExternalBleedin100]

lecture completed successfully :)

[@mycelia1812]

I would lovee an ep about plants and their relationship with fungi🍄🍄

[@breimalislobodnoime]

watching this is so much fun. great job 🥰

[@SkywalkerAni]

I'm loving this series so far!