How Did It Get Its Name?. Plants and People. 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.
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.
Location. 38° 36.665′ N, 90° 15.57′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. Marker 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.
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? (within
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