I have talked about the form our work will take and now here's the content. We'll be exploring the themes of biodiversity and identity. I will be assigning each of you a plant through a lottery system. Please work on this research assignment during the time I'll be teaching you.
Choose an image of the plant that clearly shows the flowers, berries, and leaves.
1) Is this plant native to British Columbia or the Pacific North West?
2) Is all or part of this plant edible? Explain.
3) Is there interest in this plant in Spring or Fall/Winter? Berries, blooms, etc.
4) Is this plant toxic?
5) Does this plant need a lot of moisture and/or maintenance?
6) Is this plant biannual, annual or perennial?
7) Does this plant provide food for larval butterflies and or nectar for adult butterflies?
8) Does this plant provide seeds, berries and/or shelter for birds, ie songbirds or humming birds?
9) Does this plant provide propolis, pollen and/or nectar for bees? (native and/or honeybees)
10) Is this plant interesting and/or beautiful? Explain.
11) Are there any other ethnobotanical uses for this plant? ie making baskets, weapons, dyes, etc.
12) How much space does this plant take up? Dimensions.
13) Is this plant invasive?
14) Does this plant have any myths or folklore attached to it?
15) Does this plant need lots of sun, sun/shade or shade?
16) What kind of soil does this plant thrive in?
17) What family does this plant belong to? (the Latin name)
18) What kinds of companion plants could be planted with this plant?
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