Inspired by the picture book Tomatoes for Neela written by Padma Lakshmi and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, this scavenger hunt takes us through the green houses and into the Systematics Garden. Discover some of the edible plants in our collection and follow the prompts to explore them with your senses.
You might even find out something new about one of your favorite foods such as bananas, mint, and chocolate as you flip through fun facts under each sign!
Some plants eat other living things too! Keep an eye out for our carnivorous plants included in the scavenger hunt.
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Special thanks to Conservatory Curator Jimmy Grogan and Greenhouse Horticulturists Lily Carone and Dan Babineau who care for these plants.