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

How Did It Get Its Name?

Plants & People

— Liriodendron tulipifera | Magnoliaceae | Eastern North America —

How Did It Get Its Name? Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. How Did It Get Its Name? Marker

Inscription. Whether the tree got its name from its tulip-like flowers or the tulip shape of its leaves, the tulip tree is a handy one to have around. In fact, it is the state tree of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. Its sturdy wood is resistant to splitting and warping, making it a valuable lumber source. Native Americans used tulip trees to make dugout canoes, and a yellow dye can be made from the bark. Tulip tree wood is also commonly used to make furniture, plywood, boats, and paper pulp.

Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 36.665′ N, 90° 15.57′ 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: Tasty, but Dangerous! (a few steps from this marker); Snow wreath (within shouting distance of this marker); Stuck in a Jam?

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Adelaide LeBaume and Edward G. Cherbonnier English Woodland Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Herb Society Container Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring a Legend (about 300 feet away); Carl Linnaeus (about 300 feet away); All-Natural Lawn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

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

2. How Did It Get Its Name? 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 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.