Lewis and Clarks s. Discovery Display. - Daler Latipov

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1 Lewis and Clarks s Discovery Display - Daler Latipov

2 plants From Lewis and Clark Lewis Monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii) Lewis- "the head spring of the Missouri,at the foot of Portage hill" August, 1805.

Thin-leaved Owl Clover (Orhocarpus tenuifolius) Lewis-"Valley of Clark s R, July, 1806.

2 2 plants From Lewis and Clark Lewis Monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii) Lewis- "the head spring of the Missouri,at the foot of Portage hill" August, Marked with hairy yellow patches and red dots to attract insects, the monkeyflower also attracts hummingbirds and sphinx months. Thin-leaved Owl Clover (Orhocarpus tenuifolius) Lewis-"Valley of Clark s R, July, 1806." No relation to true clover, the owl clover s bright colors are actually special leaves that somewhat conceal the flowers. This annual root parasite was mentioned by Lewis in the journal on July 2, 1806, writing that he found "two species of native clover here, the one with a very narrow small leaf & a pale red flower." The Blackfeet used owl clovers to dye horsechair, feathers, and hides. Lewis Monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii) Thin-leaved Owl Clover (Orhocarpus tenuifolius)

Lewis Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii) Lewis-"On the waters of Clarks R. July 4th 1806.

3 2 plants From Lewis and Clark Pink Elephants "so-you-wund" (Pedicularis groenlandica) "On the low plains on the heath of Clark s R. Jul. 6th 1806." Some Native American children enjoyed the sweet nectar, eating the flowers like candy. The Cheyenne made a tea to relieve coughing. Lewis Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii) Lewis-"On the waters of Clarks R. July 4th 1806." Some Native Americans used the hard wood for making bows, arrows, and many other utilitarian pieces. Additionally, they found value in the plant s healing properties, making teas, poultices, and salves. (Pedicularis groenlandica) (Philadelphus lewisii)

2 plants From Lewis and Clark Common Chokecherry "doe-oh numb" (Prunus virginiana) Lewis- "Prunus A cherry found near the beaver bents on the Missouri-Augst. 10th 1806.

" Hours after drinking two doses of this, he felt completely well. Golden Currant "oh-ah bo-gombe" (Ribes aureum) Lewis- "Yellow currant of the Missouri, July 29, 1805.

4 2 plants From Lewis and Clark Common Chokecherry "doe-oh numb" (Prunus virginiana) Lewis- "Prunus A cherry found near the beaver bents on the Missouri-Augst. 10th 1806." On June 11, 1805, Lewis was very ill. He boiled chokecherry twigs "until a strong black decoction of an astringent bitter taste was produced." Hours after drinking two doses of this, he felt completely well. Golden Currant "oh-ah bo-gombe" (Ribes aureum) Lewis- "Yellow currant of the Missouri, July 29, 1805." On July 17, 1805, Lewis noted that, "there are a great abundance of red yellow purple & black currants, I find these fruits very pleasant particularly the yellow currant which I think vastly preferable to those of our gardens." The Shoshone ground the second bark, using it as a poultice. (Prunus Virginiana) (Ribes Aureum)

The entire plant, including the nectar, is poisonous even to introduced honeybees, but not to our native bees.

5 2 plants From Lewis and Clark Mountain Death Camas "dah-sego (Zigadenus elegans) Lewis- "On the Cokalaiskit R., July 7, 1806." This foul-smelling plant was placed around the perimeter of some Native American encampments in the belief that it would repel evil spirits. The entire plant, including the nectar, is poisonous even to introduced honeybees, but not to our native bees. Serviceberry duh-umb (Amelanchier alnifolia) Lewis-"Serviceberry. A small bush, the narrows of the Columbia R. April 15, 1806." On August 16, 1805, Whitehouse wrote, "Our interpreters Wife went on Shore & found great numver of fine berries, which is called service berries." (Zigadenus Elegans) (Amelanchier Alnifolia)

2 plants From Lewis and Clark Red False Mallow "see-go kund" (Sphaeralcea coccinea) Lewis- "Plains of the Missouri, July 20, 1806." The leaves of this plant are slimy.

The whole plant was employed to relieve a myriad of ailments, as well as to make a sweet tea with which to take medicine with.

6 2 plants From Lewis and Clark Red False Mallow "see-go kund" (Sphaeralcea coccinea) Lewis- "Plains of the Missouri, July 20, 1806." The leaves of this plant are slimy. Native Americans rubbed the chewed plant on their hands and arms to protect the skin from burns while cooking. The whole plant was employed to relieve a myriad of ailments, as well as to make a sweet tea with which to take medicine with. Indian Basket Grass "woodah so-nip" (Xerophyllum tenax) Lewis- "The leaves are made use of by the natives, to make baskets & other ornaments. On high land, Rocky Mountains, June 15th, 1806." Some Native Americans used the tough evergreen leaves to weave watertight baskets & garments. It is not uncommon for it to bloom only once every seven years. (Sphaeralcea coccinea) (Xerophyllum tenax)

2 animals From Lewis and Clark Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Lewis and Clark encountered their first prairie dog "town" near present-day Fort Randall Dam.

"Discovered a Village of Small animals that burrow in the grown (those animals are Called by the french Petite Chien) Killed one and Caught one a live by poreing a great quantity of Water in his hole

7 2 animals From Lewis and Clark Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Lewis and Clark encountered their first prairie dog "town" near present-day Fort Randall Dam. A live prairie dog was among the specimens sent to President Jefferson from Fort Mandan in "Discovered a Village of Small animals that burrow in the grown (those animals are Called by the french Petite Chien) Killed one and Caught one a live by poreing a great quantity of Water in his hole we attempted to dig to the beds of one of those animals, after digging 6 feet [1.8 meters], found by running a pole down that we were not half way to his Lodge... The Village of those animals Covd. about 4 acres [1.6 hectares] of Ground on a gradual decent of a hill and Contains great numbers of holes on the top of which those little animals Set erect, make a Whistleing noise and whin allarmed Step into their hole. we por d into one of those holes 5 barrels of Water without filling it. Those Animals are about the Size of a Small Squ[ir]rel... except the ears which is Shorter, his tail like a ground squirel which they shake & whistle when allarmd. the toe nails long, they have fine fur." Coyote-Canis latrans Generally common throughout eastern and southern Alaska, southern and western Canada, and all of western U. S., but has extended its range into entire U.S. Referred to as "prairie wolves" by Lewis and Clark. Common name comes from coyotl, the name used by Mexico's Nahuatl Indians. Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Coyote- Canis latrans

Its running speed has been timed at 15 mph (25 km/h).

8 2 animals From Lewis and Clark Desert Cottontail California to Texas, north to eastern Montana and southwestern North Dakota. The home range of the desert cottontail extends up to 15 acres (37 ha) for males and 9 acres (22 ha) for females. Its running speed has been timed at 15 mph (25 km/h). Mule Deer Lewis and Clark were the first to officially name this common prairie animal. Southern Yukon and western Northwest Territories (Mackenzie district) south through western U.S. to Wisconsin and western Texas. Desert Cottontail Mule Deer

White-Tailed Jackrabbit One of the least social of hares, the white-tailed jackrabbit tends to be solitary except during the mating season, when three or four

9 2 animals From Lewis and Clark Prairie Sharp-Tailed Grouse Alaska east to Hudson Bay and south to Utah, northeastern New Mexico, and Michigan. Grasslands, scrub forest, and arid sagebrush. During courtship, a low single or double cooing note. White-Tailed Jackrabbit One of the least social of hares, the white-tailed jackrabbit tends to be solitary except during the mating season, when three or four individuals may group together. A nocturnal animal, it hides during the day. Eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, and northeastern California east through Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas. Prairie Sharp-Tailed Grouse White-Tailed Jackrabbit

2 animals From Lewis and Clark Black-Billed Magpie Four live magpies were sent to President Jefferson in the shipment from Fort Mandan in April 1805.

Grizzly Bear In the evening we saw a Brown or Grisley beare on a sand beech, I went out with one man Geo Drewyer & Killed the bear, which was verry large and a turrible looking animal, which we found

10 2 animals From Lewis and Clark Black-Billed Magpie Four live magpies were sent to President Jefferson in the shipment from Fort Mandan in April Resident from Alaska and western Canada south to east-central California and east to Great Plains. Open woodlands, savannas, brush-covered country, streamside growth. Grizzly Bear In the evening we saw a Brown or Grisley beare on a sand beech, I went out with one man Geo Drewyer & Killed the bear, which was verry large and a turrible looking animal, which we found verry hard to kill we Shot ten Balls into him before we killed him, & 5 of those Balls through his lights This animal is the largest of the carnivorous kind I ever saw we had nothing that could way him, I think his weight may be stated at 500 pounds [227 kilograms]. we had him skined and divided, the oile tried up & put in Kegs for use. Black-Billed Magpie Grizzly Bear

2 animals From Lewis and Clark Wolverine June 14, 1805 (probably a wolverine) In returning through the level bottom of Medecine river and about 200 yards distant from the Missouri, my direction led

Its colour was a brownish yellow; it was standing near it s burrow, and when I approached it thus nearly, it couched itself down like a cat looking immediately at me as if it designed to spring on me.

11 2 animals From Lewis and Clark Wolverine June 14, 1805 (probably a wolverine) In returning through the level bottom of Medecine river and about 200 yards distant from the Missouri, my direction led me directly to an anamal that I at first supposed was a wolf. But on nearer approach or about sixty paces distant I discovered that it was not. Its colour was a brownish yellow; it was standing near it s burrow, and when I approached it thus nearly, it couched itself down like a cat looking immediately at me as if it designed to spring on me. Prairie Dog First noted: September 7, 1804, in Boyd County, Nebraska. Just above the entrance of Teapot creek on the star d side there is a large assemblage of the burrows of the Barking Squirrel. Lewis described the their barkings as those of little toy dogs. He was so enamored with these creatures that he sent a live one to Thomas Jefferson in Washington. Wolverine Prairie Dog

12 END Thank You!

A Jefferson peace medal

A Jefferson peace medal A Presidential Request In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition westward. This group, called the Corps of Discovery, would lead the first expedition