Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Stuck in a Jam?

Plants & People

— Black Haw | Viburnum prunifolium | Caprifoliaceae, honeysuckle family | North America ☤ —

Stuck in a Jam? Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

1. Stuck in a Jam? Marker

Inscription. The Meskwaki people made jam from the sour black berries, or haws. Black haw bark is used to treat gynecological problems and is popular for menstrual disorders. The Cherokee people also used black haw bark for fever and as a tonic. Older scientific studies identified compounds in the plant that could relieve muscle spasms. Black haw is traditionally used to prevent miscarriage. However, there has been no modern research to show that it is safe or effective.

Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Science & Medicine • Women.

Location. 38° 36.64′ N, 90° 15.565′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. It can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Adelaide LeBaume and Edward G. Cherbonnier English Woodland Garden (a few steps from this marker); How Did It Get Its Name? (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring a Botanist

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Strassenfest German Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); George Engelmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Tasty, but Dangerous! (within shouting distance of this marker); Snow wreath (within shouting distance of this marker); Art for Arts Sake (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

2. Stuck in a Jam? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.