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How To Grow A Planet: The Power of Flowers
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The Power of Flowers
Season 1  |  Episode 2  |  ABC  |  June 10, 2012

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Flowers are central to cultures all around the world and are deeply woven into our lives. Since flowers evolved, they have been the driving force of our life. In tonight's second episode of How to Grow a Planet, Professor Iain Stewart discovers how flowers have transformed our planet.

Flowers are central to cultures all around the world and are deeply woven into our lives. Since flowers evolved, they have been the driving force of our life. In tonight's second episode of How to Grow a Planet, Professor Iain Stewart discovers how flowers have transformed our planet.

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