Plant Profile: Coneflowers – Uncover + Share
Coneflowers bloom at Shaw Nature Reserve. Image by Matilda Adams. A staple of many wildflower gardens in Missouri , coneflowers are typically chosen for his or her vibrant blooms and…
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New Plant Species Discovered by the Yard in 2021
Yearly, the Missouri Botanical Yard’s Science and Conservation staff uncover and title about 200 plant species new to science. That’s roughly 10 p.c of all plant species discovered by scientists…
Spotlight on Science: Scott Woodbury
Scott WoodburySupervisor, Horticulture – Shaw Nature Reserve After higher than 30 years at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri, Scott Woodbury retired this summer season from a protracted career…
Missouri’s Native Bamboo – Uncover + Share
When many people contemplate bamboo, they may picture serene forests in Asia filled with this panda-favorite snack. Nevertheless bamboo naturally grows on 5 contents, along with one species native to…
Rising Corn (Zea mays) at Dwelling
Rising corn (Zea mays) at home can seem daunting at first, and plenty of people may solely ever see corn crops rising inside the seemingly infinite fields that fill farm…
Native American Heritage Month: The Three Sisters and coping with nature
For lots of Native American communities, three crops have carried out a big place in indigenous agricultural practices – corn, beans, and squash. Typically known as The Three Sisters, these…
Yard scientists uncover new Darwin’s Orchid species
Massive-spurred Solenangis, Solenangis impraedicta, is a model new orchid species described by Yard scientists and collaborators from Madagascar. Image by Marie Savignac. There are further “Darwin orchids” hidden throughout the…
File-Setting Monstera Amongst Newly Described Species
Monstera are well-known to many houseplant mom and father. The shiny evergreen leaves give off tropical vibes year-round, and the perforated leaves add an extra layer of curiosity. Species like…
Crops of France – Uncover + Share
If seeing all of the Olympics safety from Paris has you wishing you presumably can hop on a transatlantic flight and experience the botanical wonders of France, you are in…
Dwelling Legend: Yard Scientist Charlotte Taylor has described further new plant species than any woman alive
Charlotte Taylor throughout the Herbarium on the Missouri Botanical Yard. {Photograph} by Nathan Kwarta. In her 41-year occupation, Missouri Botanical Yard Scientist Charlotte Taylor has described 500 new species of…