Are you ready to discover a hidden world sprouting from between the asphalt, growing in street corners? Wild Pea, guided by Forest Engineer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Erdönmez and anthropologist Dr. Anna Zadrozna, maps the botanical atlas and treasure map of Istanbul's streets. From the shores of Caddebostan to the coast of Kilyos, from the hidden treasures of Validebağ Forest to the slopes of Kınalıada, the stories of unnoticed plants such as wild broad beans, chickweed, oxtail, and blue chicory come to life with every step. Discover the characteristics, properties, and ancient uses of this overlooked green heritage from a scientific perspective. Follow those who see the unseen in their habitat.

Episodes

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Coffee is an Excuse

Forestry Engineer Cihan Erdönmez and anthropologist Anna Zadrozna Somer are exploring the plant atlas of Kilyos.

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Island of the Goddesses

Forestry Engineer Cihan Erdönmez and Anna Zadrozna Somer are in pursuit of hidden plants in Kınalıada!

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Herbs of the North

In the Couch Grass zone, which creates a treasure map of the streets of Istanbul, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Erdönmez is this time the guest of anthropologist Dr. Anna Zadrozna.

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Owners of Validebağ

What happens when a Forestry Engineer and an anthropologist examine the Validebağ grove?

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Istanbul with Poppies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Erdönmez and Dr. Anna Zadrozna are on the streets of Istanbul, hunting for plants!

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Green Citizens of the City

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Erdönmez and Dr. Anna Zadrozna go on a plant hunt on the Caddebostan beach and in the streets of the district in Istanbul.