Laura Lagomarsino, PhD
@tropicalbotany.bsky.social
Botanist. Evolutionary biologist. Associate Professor and Herbarium Director, LSU. Passionate about plants, inclusive mentoring, and puzzles. I don't know what I'm doing here.
https://www.lagolab.net
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Meet Dr. Laura Lagomarsino, who fell in love with plants during childhood camping trips in California's redwood forests. Her passion for plant-pollinator relationships began with a magical moment watching hummingbirds visit curved flowers in Costa Rica's cloud forests.
#Botany 🧪
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#Botany 🧪
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I’m honored to be highlighted in the most recent @botany.one feature!
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Scientific breakthroughs are rarely unique; someone else would’ve made them soon enough. But when prominent scientists cause harm, that harm isn’t inevitable; the world might simply have been better had the harm not been inflicted.
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James Watson in his own words
“Some anti-Semitism is justified” “Whenever you interview fat people, you feel bad, because you know you’re not going to hire them” “Japan should be bombed for d…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Scientific breakthroughs are rarely unique; someone else would’ve made them soon enough. But when prominent scientists cause harm, that harm isn’t inevitable; the world might simply have been better had the harm not been inflicted.
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Just realized that @laymonstera.bsky.social acknowledged my silly dog Rocoto in her recent @journal-evo.bsky.social ms! "Continued encouragement" = hot doggy breath over her shoulder when she's eating.
Anyway, it's an excellent paper and you should check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/artic...
Anyway, it's an excellent paper and you should check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/artic...
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Just realized that @laymonstera.bsky.social acknowledged my silly dog Rocoto in her recent @journal-evo.bsky.social ms! "Continued encouragement" = hot doggy breath over her shoulder when she's eating.
Anyway, it's an excellent paper and you should check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/artic...
Anyway, it's an excellent paper and you should check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/artic...
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
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November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Proud of @laymonstera.bsky.social’s @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social webinar in her research on macroevolution of #Hillieae #Rubiaceae! She rocked it, and we had a fun little watch party here at @mobotgarden.bsky.social!
November 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Proud of @laymonstera.bsky.social’s @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social webinar in her research on macroevolution of #Hillieae #Rubiaceae! She rocked it, and we had a fun little watch party here at @mobotgarden.bsky.social!
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.
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The 5th of 6 faculty positions in UNC Biology is posted. We're working with the @ncbg.bsky.social to fill a joint position as Director of the UNC Herbarium at @ncbg.bsky.social and as Associate Professor within the Department of Biology (BIOL). Please share 1/n
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Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium
This is a research, teaching, and public service position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving jointly as Herbarium Director at the North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) and as...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The 5th of 6 faculty positions in UNC Biology is posted. We're working with the @ncbg.bsky.social to fill a joint position as Director of the UNC Herbarium at @ncbg.bsky.social and as Associate Professor within the Department of Biology (BIOL). Please share 1/n
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Yet another way the GRFP will bias towards financially secure, non-working, networked students from large, well-resourced institutions. sigh.
I *know* NSF POs understand the difficulties obtaining official transcripts, and certainly in the timeframe available. They might not have control over this.
I *know* NSF POs understand the difficulties obtaining official transcripts, and certainly in the timeframe available. They might not have control over this.
Warning. ⚠️ If you are writing an NSF GRFP, new this year, you need official transcripts to apply. Beware. They will not review applications without official transcripts. ‼️
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yet another way the GRFP will bias towards financially secure, non-working, networked students from large, well-resourced institutions. sigh.
I *know* NSF POs understand the difficulties obtaining official transcripts, and certainly in the timeframe available. They might not have control over this.
I *know* NSF POs understand the difficulties obtaining official transcripts, and certainly in the timeframe available. They might not have control over this.
Rocoto got to me @ixchelgr.bsky.social’s Patata today- just two very good Solanaceae pups hoping for a piece of stray pizza crust in a post-conference happy hour 🌶️🥔.
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Rocoto got to me @ixchelgr.bsky.social’s Patata today- just two very good Solanaceae pups hoping for a piece of stray pizza crust in a post-conference happy hour 🌶️🥔.
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Incense, a biological material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, is one of the most ancient forms of scenting the air or perfuming oneself. Several plants are capable of producing resinous sap, when hardened, becomes able to be burned as incense. See these and more in #SmellingTheBouquet
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Incense, a biological material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, is one of the most ancient forms of scenting the air or perfuming oneself. Several plants are capable of producing resinous sap, when hardened, becomes able to be burned as incense. See these and more in #SmellingTheBouquet
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A thought I never expected to have: House of Windsor currently beating the US government on transparency and accountability.
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from royal residence.
October 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A thought I never expected to have: House of Windsor currently beating the US government on transparency and accountability.
I hate application letter season...
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I hate application letter season...
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"Charlie Kirk University?" New by me. open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
Charlie Kirk University?
Why plans by LSU administrators and Gov. Jeff Landry to use the university as a vehicle to deify the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk would be a disgrace
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October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"Charlie Kirk University?" New by me. open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
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They pay less taxes for employing people with SNAP.
They pay those people so little they have to stay on SNAP.
And then because they've destroyed local grocery stores, they are the biggest beneficiaries of SNAP dollars.
Nice racket, IMHO.
They pay those people so little they have to stay on SNAP.
And then because they've destroyed local grocery stores, they are the biggest beneficiaries of SNAP dollars.
Nice racket, IMHO.
October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
They pay less taxes for employing people with SNAP.
They pay those people so little they have to stay on SNAP.
And then because they've destroyed local grocery stores, they are the biggest beneficiaries of SNAP dollars.
Nice racket, IMHO.
They pay those people so little they have to stay on SNAP.
And then because they've destroyed local grocery stores, they are the biggest beneficiaries of SNAP dollars.
Nice racket, IMHO.
My first full week on sabbatical at @mobotgarden.bsky.social has been wonderful, full of beautiful #Campanulaceae specimens, a vibrant botanical community (including @jaguirresant.bsky.social !), and long, luxurious dog walks among the fall colors in Tower Grove Park 🥰🍂🔬🦮.
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My first full week on sabbatical at @mobotgarden.bsky.social has been wonderful, full of beautiful #Campanulaceae specimens, a vibrant botanical community (including @jaguirresant.bsky.social !), and long, luxurious dog walks among the fall colors in Tower Grove Park 🥰🍂🔬🦮.
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Eight new species of Greigia (Bromeliaceae) from the Andean cloud forests! Their pineapple-flavored fruits feed spectacled bears, their flowers smell like fermented milk, and one, G. muysca, honors the Indigenous Muysca people. Read more: doi.org/10.11646/
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Eight new species of Greigia (Bromeliaceae) from the Andean cloud forests! Their pineapple-flavored fruits feed spectacled bears, their flowers smell like fermented milk, and one, G. muysca, honors the Indigenous Muysca people. Read more: doi.org/10.11646/
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This work is the result of a lot of persistence, my co-authors especially @draverbee.bsky.social and @nicrodemo.bsky.social, greatly improved by reviewers and handling editors. Poricidal anthers evolved multiple times but this phenotype stayed in lineages 50 my after the origin of all angiosperms.
I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This work is the result of a lot of persistence, my co-authors especially @draverbee.bsky.social and @nicrodemo.bsky.social, greatly improved by reviewers and handling editors. Poricidal anthers evolved multiple times but this phenotype stayed in lineages 50 my after the origin of all angiosperms.
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How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
Check out @laymonstera.bsky.social’s award winning #Botany2025 talk (and more) on Nov 7, hosted by @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social! #LagoLab
Sign up for @laymonstera.bsky.social's free ASPT @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social webinar, "Phylogenomics and macroevolution of a florally diverse Neotropical plant clade," featuring phylogenomics, biogeography, niche & pollinator evolution!
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October 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Check out @laymonstera.bsky.social’s award winning #Botany2025 talk (and more) on Nov 7, hosted by @amsocplanttaxon.bsky.social! #LagoLab
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Excited to share I have defended my PhD dissertation.
Thanks a bunch to colleagues and friends that helped and collaborated along this journey!
Thanks a bunch to colleagues and friends that helped and collaborated along this journey!
I’m so proud of my grad student @evoyeyo.bsky.social for defending his @lsubiosci.bsky.social PhD thesis on macroevolution of #Brachyotum and the broader Andean flora today. Felicidades, Dr. Paredes-Burneo!! ⛰️🧬🌻🥳👨🏽🎓🇵🇪
October 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Excited to share I have defended my PhD dissertation.
Thanks a bunch to colleagues and friends that helped and collaborated along this journey!
Thanks a bunch to colleagues and friends that helped and collaborated along this journey!
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October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hace 200 años, nada pasó ni nadie nació. Feliz 13 de octubre a los que lo celebran 🤪.
Foto tomada en Villa de Leyva, Colombia en 2023 con @jaguirresant.bsky.social y @justkathe.bsky.social
Foto tomada en Villa de Leyva, Colombia en 2023 con @jaguirresant.bsky.social y @justkathe.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hace 200 años, nada pasó ni nadie nació. Feliz 13 de octubre a los que lo celebran 🤪.
Foto tomada en Villa de Leyva, Colombia en 2023 con @jaguirresant.bsky.social y @justkathe.bsky.social
Foto tomada en Villa de Leyva, Colombia en 2023 con @jaguirresant.bsky.social y @justkathe.bsky.social
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Folks whose jobs, postdocs or grad school fellowships or applications were cut short--drop them a line
Lost Science is a new NYT series of accounts from scientists who have lost their jobs or funding. You can send your story to the Times here www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
October 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Folks whose jobs, postdocs or grad school fellowships or applications were cut short--drop them a line
I had a great in person “lab meeting” (really extended happy hour). I’m back on sabbatical travel this weekend, so this is the last time I get to soak up this combination of #LagoLab members. They are truly the best- I’ve lucked out with recruiting some of the best people as grad students.
October 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I had a great in person “lab meeting” (really extended happy hour). I’m back on sabbatical travel this weekend, so this is the last time I get to soak up this combination of #LagoLab members. They are truly the best- I’ve lucked out with recruiting some of the best people as grad students.
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One week to apply before reviews start for the postdoc I am offering investigating the tempo and pattern of river connections with the closure of the isthmus of Panama and its impact on river plant (Podostemaceae) migration. Genomic+fossil+geological data + fieldwork 👇
I am recruiting a postdoc to work for 2-3 yrs on our NSF-funded project aiming to investigate plant migration and river connectivity with the closure of the Isthmus of Panama. Leading publications, fieldwork in CR & Panama, applying and expanding phylo. & pop.gen tools👇
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Employment | New York Botanical Garden
Find out what employment opportunities are available at The New York Botanical Garden.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One week to apply before reviews start for the postdoc I am offering investigating the tempo and pattern of river connections with the closure of the isthmus of Panama and its impact on river plant (Podostemaceae) migration. Genomic+fossil+geological data + fieldwork 👇