Episode · Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast
Why Are Flowers Different Colors?
1 Oct 2026 · 15 min
Episode notes
Flowers get many of their colors from pigments in their petals, including carotenoids and anthocyanins. We learn how a plant’s genes help control which pigments it makes, while light (and sometimes environmental conditions!) affect the colors we see. Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity. I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious kids get a shout out on their birthdays! Ad-Free Podcast Feed Participate in Curious…
Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast
by Curious Kids Every Day · English · Kids & Family
We answer a curious question every single day! Do you have a curious kid who asks you a million questions every day? Curious Kids Every Day is an intentionally slow paced and interactive daily podcast for kids AND their parents! My goal is to make learning fun for the whole family. My name is Josh. I am a dad of 4 who loves to learn and teach. I am grateful for all of the families who make…
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