Osage Orange
Photo: Cbarlow, CC0
Cuttings from plant grown by Choteau in St. Louis sent to Jefferson in March 1804. Wood used for bows by native tribes.
In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described
Osage orange
Plants grown by Choteau in St. Louis were sent to Jefferson in March 1804. The wood was used for bows by native tribes.
Encyclopedia of Life page for Osage orange (opens in a new tab) On the atlas map
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
Where it’s being seen today
1 research-grade iNaturalist observation between 2018–2018. Most recent: 2018-10-06. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
Journal References
1 journal entry mentions Osage Orange
