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Power of Plants Contest
Resources
Ready, set, research! Here are resources to get you started:
Your Local Library
The William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening
- “Your path to quality gardening help”
- Source of reference books, informational sheets, knowledgeable staff, and master gardener volunteers
- Located on the grounds of:
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Please note: The Kemper Center staff and volunteers will be able to direct visitors to the resource materials. They will NOT be able to give suggestions for plants or ways to tell about your plant’s powers.
The Internet
If using the internet for research, please double check the information against printed material. Remember that accuracy counts!
Recommended websites:
Entry Form Definitions:
- Native to Missouri and/or Illinois:
- A plant that lived in Missouri or Illinois before there were people here. It was not introduced to this area from somewhere else. Native plants can be important food sources for local wildlife.
- Invasive in Missouri and/or Illinois:
- A plant that is from a different area (outside of Missouri or Illinois) and takes over native plants and habitats. Invasive plants may be powerful, but not in a good way. If your entry focuses on an invasive plant, make sure to educate people about the dangers of your plant.
- Medicinal Plant:
- A plant used by humans for therapeutic or health benefits.
- Toxic Plant:
- A plant that can cause injury, sickness, or death to a human that comes in contact with it in some way.
- Used for Building Material:
- A plant that is used to build shelter or furniture for humans.
- Used as Biofuel:
- Biofuel is a fuel made from plant parts rather than fossil fuels.
- Important to Wildlife:
- A plant that provides food or shelter to wildlife in some part of the world.
- Edible Plant:
- A plant that can be eaten in whole or part by humans.
- Can survive extreme temperatures:
- A plant that lives in a very hot or cold climate.
- Considered threatened or endangered:
- A plant that is officially classified as threatened or endangered.
Do you have a question?
Please send questions to powerofplants@mobot.org. Answers to questions of general interest will be posted on the list of Frequently Asked Questions. Please allow 5 business days for the MBG staff to reply.
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