Tree and Plant Facts

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Often, there are no sharp dividing lines between trees, shrubs and woody vines, and between woody and nonwoody plants. Learn how to identify Missouri's most common plants.

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Learn about Missouri's wildflowers and grasses and tips for identifying them.

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Mushrooms look a lot like plants, but they lack chlorophyll and have to take nutrients from other materials. Learn about Missouri's more common mushrooms here.