Taylor Kubota of Science Online has a terrific Q&A with NYBG’s Dean and Vice President for Science, James S. Miller. He even divulges one of the coolest parts of being a botanist: You get to name plants after your family members!

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   I’m brimming with botanical pride!

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    Guys, it’s on my bucket list to discover...new species. And I love plants, so why am I not

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