» In the flora: The story of the West
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark introduced 176 plants to science.
» The journey and discoveries begin
Like Lewis, we launch in the Midwest and find Osage Orange
» Plants of the prairie
See the medicinal, commercial and troublesome plants the explorers found
» Over the bitterroots
A primeval forest, thick with peril and promise, almost defeats the explorers.
» Restoring Idaho's bounty
Two cultures coming together again to save traditions, habitat and native plants
» "Ocian in view! O! The joy"
From desert to coast, the Northwest is home to a wealth of botanical finds
» The legacy grows
Welcome to this special issue of HOMES & GARDENS of the Northwest dedicated to the 176 plants Meriwether Lewis and William Clark discovered for science.
» The Lewis and Clark source
With the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark trip a mere two years away, plenty of souvenirs are popping up:
» Our flora, ourselves
States choose Lewis and Clark plants as their official symbols
» Pressing ahead
Chart your own voyage of discovery with an herbarium — a botanical record that’s equal parts diary, travelogue and science experiment
» See for yourself
Grab a map and take a day — or just a few hours – to check out some Corps of Discovery landing sites or other points of interest along the Columbia River
» The forest for the trees
Lewis and Clark’s evergreens tower over two centuries of change
» The 176
The number of shrubs, trees, bulbs, berries and perennials that Lewis and Clark first described for science is staggering.
» Two in the bush
The Lewis and Clark expedition collected a wealth of new flora. Then, of course, there were the fauna.
» Imprint the journey
A flood of books, CDs, tapes and guides on Lewis and Clark and their famous team, the Corps of Discovery, is readily available in bookstores, interpretive centers and historic sites along the Lewis and Clark Trail.
THE LEGACY GROWS reproduced courtesy of the Oregonian.
These stories originally ran May 24, 2001
© 2001 The Oregonian; All Rights Reserved
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