Purpose
One of my lifelong goals is to become a certified Missouri Master Naturalist.
As part of that pursuit, I have spent much of 2020 studying plants native to Missouri.
This series will be a regular, ongoing project as I continue to fortify my knowledge of Missouri history, conservation, and natural resources.
The Virginia Bluebell
The Virginia bluebell (Mertensia virginica) is one of the most sought-after wildflower species native to Missouri. With annual events dedicated to viewing their arrival, these showy, herbaceous perenn...
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While jogging through my favorite native grassy field, I noticed a little pop of yellow well-hidden behind some other tall grasses. I stopped to observe a delicate and floppy little flower, and later ...
VIEW POSTThe Butterfly Weed
The next installment of my Missouri Native Species Collection is the beautiful Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa. I have been waiting all Summer for migratory butterflies to begin descending upon Mis...
VIEW POSTThe Yellow Coneflower
The next installment of my Missouri Native Species Collection features the very recognizable Yellow Coneflower. A native to Missouri, the Yellow Coneflower is unique in its coloring. All other member...
VIEW POSTThe Wild Bergamot
Up next in my Missouri Native Species Collection is the Wild Bergamot flower. The Wild Bergamot, most commonly referred to as "Bee Balm", is a plant native to North America. Sprawling far and wide ...
VIEW POSTThe Carolina Horsenettle
During quarantine I began regularly exploring a protected grassy field near my neighborhood. Earlier this Spring I discovered an abundance of Spiderwort, a plant native to Missouri and North America. ...
VIEW POSTThe Spiderwort
A wild patch of land near my neighborhood produces an incredible assortment of wildflowers every Spring. This field will usually contain White Hawthorn, white and red Clovers, Columbines, Asters, Blue...
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