Plants New to Science

Plants New to Science. . (Two panels share a common support.) , Meriwether Lewis identified, described and collected plants that were new to science and observed how the Shoshone used local plants. These species can be found in this area: , . Syringa or Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) - Idaho State Flower , . Lewis's Monkey Flower (Mimulus lewisii) , . White Stem Northern Black Gooseberry (Ribes hudsonianum) "I observed a species of deep perple (sic) currant... the fruit is of the ordinary size and shape, but is ascid and very inferior in point of flavor" , . Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) , . Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) later grown in Thomas Jefferson's garden. "It bears a globular berry as large as a garden pea and as white as wax." , "Other objects worthy of notice will be the soil, and face of the country, its growth and vegetable products, especially those not of the U.S..." - From Thomas Jefferson's instructions to Captain Meriwether Lewis, June 20, 1803 , Plant Outlaws . , When the Corps of Discovery entered the Lemhi Valley in 1805, they entered a healthy land with a wide variety of native grasses, shrubs, and trees. , Weedy, seedy desperados known as "Noxious Weeds" threaten the health of public lands today. They adversely impact ecosystem diversity, wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, recreation, and cultural resources. , A posse of federal, state, and county land agencies and private land owners has vowed to bring these desperados in Dead. Support the posse by: , . reporting any sightings of noxious weeds to the BLM at 756-5400; , . removing all weed seeds from clothing, shoes, pets, camping gear, and tire treads; , . avoiding travel in weed-infested areas; , . using only certified weed-free feed to you pack animals; and , . placing weeds in sealed containers for disposal.