The Mothrix (White Mulberry)

Completely Arbortrary

English - April 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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A cosmopolitan tree that has humble roots, the white mulberry (Morus alba) has been transported across the world to support our insatiable appetite for silk. This week we discuss this relationship and how it's brought both the worms and the trees to every corner of the globe.

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

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Cover art by Jillian Barthold

Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals

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