Course: SAT 140 Sustainable/Organic Plants

Unit 2 Lab Assignment

Unit 2 Lab Assignment

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Uncommon Local Foods (40 points)

Complete the following lab assignment and submit your work using the Dropbox on the course home page.

Prepare | This week we have read about eight uncommon fruit crops that may have a future in Midwestern markets. Review the plants that have native origins.
Research | For this assignment identify three plants native to our region (within 75 miles) that have potential as a food source. Find examples of each plant in the field. Search for sources that give additional background information.
Analyze | Identify their location, list the common and scientific names, describe them, and write interesting background and historical information you have found.
Document | Submit a 500-word summary to document your findings. Include the location where each were found in the field and the information you collected. Include a photograph of the three plants.