Missouri Botanical Garden

Woman posing in front of orchid

Bride and groom kissing at the Orchid Show

Guarianthe Bowringiana 'Splendens' and a staff member in background

Stop by TODAY for a final viewing of this week's blooms and we look forward to making new memories with you at Orchid Show 2027! 💮

📸 Claire Cohen, Michael Albers, John Evans Jr., Nathan Kwarta

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Visitors at the Orchid Show

Visitors and staff member at the Orchid Show

Photographer taking picture of orchid

What an exciting start to 2026! Today may be the final day of the Orchid Show, but we hold deep appreciation for the love, care, and support of the Garden's orchid collection shown by our visitors, volunteers, and staff.

Our hope is that you learned something new with us this #BlackHistoryMonth and will continue to learn of communities and cultures that make up the fabric of our society.

📸 Cassidy Moody

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Today concludes the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth!

For 100 years, African Americans have been recognized for their contributions to American history. We are proud to continue this legacy by sharing tremendous impacts African Americans have made.

George Washington Carver statue

George Washington Carver specimen

George Washington Carver specimen

George Washington Carver statue in George Washington Carver Garden

In this Discover + Share blog, we explore specimens discovered by celebrated scientist Dr. George Washington Carver!

Learn more: buff.ly/WPOMURc

📸 Steve Frank, MOBOT Herbarium Archives

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Phragmipedium Living Fire

Dendrobium Spotted Poni

Dendrobium spectabile

Phaius tancarvilleae 'Rabin's Raven' AM AOS

“Orchids remind us that true beauty is found in diversity and uniqueness.” — Nelson Mandela

Indeed they do. 😌

Stop by to view our collection of unique orchids at the Orchid Show, open now through tomorrow, March 1st!

📸 Nathan Kwarta, Claire Cohen

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Pt. 2: Fluttering Around The Butterfly House. See the full set of my photos over on my blog. (link in bio)
Images taken at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House 2/24/26
@mobotgarden.bsky.social
#Photography #Fujifilm #Butterflies #botanical

Red beans and rice is a deliciously hearty dish typically served in the South. But have you ever wondered how that came to be? 🌾

Watch to learn more about the origins of red beans and rice and see where its legacy has landed! ▶️⏸️

#MOBOTGarden #BlackHistoryMonth

The Orchid Show is included in general admission.

Laelia undulata

Laelia undulata

Did you know that the Laelia undulata is an epiphyte? An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant without extracting nutrients or energy from it. 🌱

See the Laelia undulata and more orchids at the Orchid Show, open now through March 1st!

📸 Claire Cohen

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Bold orange orchids with the sunlight shining through the petals

Elegant white orchids with smooth leaves

A spray of numerous small white orchids

Pink frilly orchids with a yellow center

Met my friend at @mobotgarden.bsky.social today and saw the Orchid Show! So many neat types of orchids!! It runs until Sunday (indoors!) and is included with garden admission for local folks wanting to check it out :D

Pt. 1: Fluttering Around The Butterfly House. See the full set of my photos over on my blog. (link in bio)
Images taken at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House 2/24/26 @mobotgarden.bsky.social #Photography #Fujifilm #Butterflies #botanical

#MOBOTGarden #BlackHistoryMonth

Okra is a common staple crop in Southern cuisine today, but its journey to America tells a story of resilience and adaptability.

Learn more about okra’s infamous history, some famous okra dishes that still exist today, and the perfect crop conditions to grow okra in your community! ▶️⏸️

Group of people at a table smiling

Group of people posing for photo

Man looking at signage

Women conversing at a table

Limited tables remain for Trivia Night at the Garden! Have you & your friends reserved yours yet? 😁🍻

🗓️ Friday, March 6 from 6–9 p.m.
🚪 Doors open at 6 p.m. | Trivia begins at 7 p.m.
📍 Bayer Event Center
🔗 buff.ly/7WBxnWE

📸 Nathan Kwarta

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#DYK that collard greens are a member of the cabbage family? Collard greens are commonly spotted in harvesting gardens, but they are also an integral crop in African American food culture. 🥬

Watch to learn more of their unique history and harvesting conditions! ▶️⏸️

#MOBOTGarden #BlackHistoryMonth

Epidendrum Wedding Valley

Epidendrum Wedding Valley

Gaze upon the dreamy Epidendrum Wedding Valley orchid and many others at the Orchid Show! 😍🌸

The Orchid Show concludes on Sunday, March 1st. Plan your visit today at the link here: buff.ly/V6ziYoJ 🔗

The Orchid Show is included in general admission.

📸 Claire Cohen

#MOBOTGarden

Dendrobium kingianum var. pulcherrimum

Phalaenopsis I-Hsin; Macchiata

Laelianthe Meadow Gold

Cymbidium Sylvia Miller 'Brilliance' HCC_AOS

Don't miss out on viewing the Garden's unique orchid collection in the final week of the Orchid Show! 🌸

🗓️ January 31–March 1
📍 Emerson Conservatory
🔗 buff.ly/V6ziYoJ

The Orchid Show is included in general admission.

📸 Claire Cohen

#MOBOTGarden

We'd also like to welcome visitors to honor and celebrate the life of Tai Davis, who was not only Blck Bird String Ensemble's renowned founding cellist but also a talented chef, passionate artist, and beloved community member. 🤍

Blck Bird String Ensemble

Explore the sounds of the African diaspora with a special performance by the Blck Bird String Ensemble! 🎶

⭐ Blck Bird String Ensemble Performance
🗓️ Saturday, February 28 from 11 a.m.–Noon
🔗 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/black-histor...

📸 Virginia Harold Photography

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From Soil Seed Banks to Seedlings: Deciphering the Natural Regeneration of Tropical Dry Forests in the Americas By Viviana Londoño-Lemos Viviana Londoño-Lemos is a Ph.D. candidate with the Powers Lab in the Plant and Microbial Biology Program at the University of Minnesota. Email: vivianalondonolemos@gmail.c…

Wanna know about you should care about seeds and seedlings as much as I do while learning what I'm up to during my PhD?

Check the #NHER post from the @mobotgarden.bsky.social, the Ecological Health Network and the Restoration Ecology Lab at Virginia Tech.

#RestorationEcology #Seedlings #Seeds

Orchids are absolutely bonkers. Aliens?
Gorgeous orchid show the Missouri Botanical Garden 😍 #Orchids @mobotgarden.bsky.social

Learn more about @mobotmuseum.bsky.social's #SmellingTheBouquet with the curator and @mobotgarden.bsky.social's Mónica Carlsen's scent research in Colombia 👃💐

Paphiopedilum Black Thorpe

Paphiopedilum Black Thorpe

“Orchids are the most sophisticated of flowers, expressing emotions that words cannot.” — Prince

And this Paphiopedilum Black Thorpe is nothing short of sophistication. 😌

See more of the Paphiopedilum genus and more at the Orchid Show today!

📸 Nathan Kwarta

#MOBOTGarden

Cymbidium Sylvia Miller 'Brilliance' Orchidacene

Cymbidium Sylvia Miller 'Brilliance' Orchidacene

Va-va-voom 🤩 We're OBSESSED with this vibrant Cymbidium Sylvia Miller 'Brilliance' Orchidacene!

Which orchids at the Orchid Show are you a big fan of so far?

📸 Sarah Carmody

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Museum gallery with three panels on history and use of vanilla orchid fruit and sniffing table with glass domes with deconstructed compounds that make up the Madagascar vanilla scent

#SmellingTheBouquet The principal molecules in the fruit of Vanilla planifolia include vanillin, benzyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate, anisic aldehyde, guaiacol, and para-Cresol. These compounds add spicy, floral, and fruity flavors and nuance to the entire vanilla fragrance. Pix: Virginia Harold

Two sections of Jasmine plant stem with small green leaves and dried yellow flowers attached to paper with identifying label and number

One section of Jasmine plant stem bent in half with yellow and green leaves and dried yellow flowers attached to paper with identifying label and number

#SmellingTheBouquet Known for its scent, jasmine is an important plant whose flower buds are used in perfumery. 200+ varieties exist worldwide, yet only three species: (left) J. grandiflorum, J. auriculatum, & (right) J. sambac are commercially cultivated for their flowers. @mobotgarden.bsky.social

Twig of leaves and browned blossoms attached to sheet of paper, with identification labels, number, and bar code of gardenia plant

#SmellingTheBouquet Gardenia is an evergreen flowering plant native to SE, E, & S Asia where its fragrant white blooms have long been desired by horticulturists. Cultivated in China for over 1000 years, it was introduced to English gardens in the mid-18th century. @mobotgarden.bsky.social Herbarium

Visitors at the Orchid Show

Dendrobium Hilda Poxon

Phalaenopsis KV Beauty

Visitors at the Orchid Show

Can you believe we're already halfway through the Orchid Show? 😍🌸

Discover something new with a visit to the Orchid Show! Plan your visit today by visiting the link here: buff.ly/V6ziYoJ

The Orchid Show is included with Garden admission.

📸 Nathan Kwarta

#MOBOTGarden

#LunarNewYear #SmellingTheBouquet
Pomander, ca. 20th c.; Courtesy of Eric Hoffman Collection
Nephrite jade has been revered in Chinese culture for 8,000y, is tough to break, and a perfect material for this carved openwork. It would have been filled with aromatic spices or fragrant flower petals.