Types of Plants
These "desert dwellers," such as the Saguaro, are characterized by their ability to store water in thickened stems.
What are cacti (or succulents)?
This is the official State Tree of Missouri, known for its large, white four-petaled "flowers" that bloom in early spring.
What is the Flowering Dogwood?
In this classic "game of global domination," players try to conquer territories and continents using colored army pieces.
What is Risk?
Standing 6'4", this 16th President remains the tallest person to ever hold the office.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
In 1984, this "Boss" of rock and roll released an album with the same name as this patriotic anthem, which remains one of the best-selling of all time.
Who is Bruce Springsteen (Born in the U.S.A.)?
This group of non-flowering plants, which includes pines and firs, produces "naked" seeds usually found in cones.
What are gymnosperms (or conifers)?
Often the very first tree to bloom in Missouri, it produces clusters of tiny, brilliant pinkish-purple flowers directly on its branches.
What is the Eastern Redbud?
This ancient game, often called "The Royal Game of Ur," is played on a board of 64 alternating black and white squares.
What is Chess?
This President was the first to live in the White House, though he only stayed for four months before his term ended.
Who was John Adams?
This 1986 collaboration between Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith is credited with breaking rap into the mainstream by literally "breaking down the wall" between genres.
What is "Walk This Way"?
These unique plants, like the Venus Flytrap, derive some of their nutrients by trapping and consuming insects.
What are carnivorous plants?
A "lazy gardener’s favorite," these shade-loving plants are grown primarily for their lush, leafy foliage that comes in shades of green, blue, and gold.
What are hostas?
In this 1995 German "Eurogame," players collect resources like sheep, wheat, and brick to build settlements on a fictional island.
What is Catan (or The Settlers of Catan)?
Known as a dedicated outdoorsman, he once gave an 84-minute speech after being shot in the chest, claiming "it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose."
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
This artist, who swept the 2024 and 2025 awards, dominated the charts with his "multicultural pop" sound and the smash hit "APT." alongside Rosé.
Who is Bruno Mars?
Unlike perennials, plants in this category complete their entire life cycle—from germination to seed production—in just one growing season.
What are annuals?
These large, round-headed shrubs are famous for their massive summer blooms that can change color from blue to pink depending on the soil's acidity.
What are hydrangeas?
In this classic "whodunit" game, players must determine which of the six suspects killed Mr. Boddy in a mansion using items like a candlestick or a lead pipe.
What is Clue?
This President was a world-class peanut farmer before entering politics and later won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This 1990 classic by Garth Brooks became the ultimate singalong anthem for anyone who has ever felt out of place at a "black-tie affair."
What is "Friends in Low Places"?
Often kept in kitchens, this succulent is famous for the soothing, clear gel found inside its thick leaves, used to treat minor burns and skin irritations.
What is Aloe Vera?
While beautiful, this woody climbing vine can become invasive in Missouri; it is famous for its heavy, hanging clusters of purple flowers that resemble oversized bunches of grapes.
What is Wisteria?
This word-building game includes two "blank" tiles that carry no point value but can be used as any letter in the alphabet.
What is Scrabble?
He is the only President to have ever served as both the Chief Executive and as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who was William Howard Taft?
At the 2026 Grammys, this artist delivered an "avant-garde" medley of hits including "Thought I Was Dead" and "Like Him" featuring Regina King.
Who is Tyler, the Creator?