Missouri is rich in botanical diversity and homegrown delights.
Which of these tempting tastes should be featured as our next Missouri's Own gummy flavor? Tell us which ones you'd pick and which ones are a pass.
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MAYPOP PASSIONFLOWER: Missouri's native passion fruit. The name comes from the loud "pop" the flower makes when crushed.
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GOOSEBERRY: Sweet and tart with a taste like grapes, citrus and green apple. People brave its prickly stems to make pies, jams, and jellies.
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SUMAC LEMONADE: Used extensively as medicine by Native Americans, the vibrant tart and flavorful berries of smooth sumac are used to make a delicious pink lemonade.
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RED MULBERRY: Tasty tree berry, common and known in both rural and urban Missouri. Rich in vitamin C, potassium and iron.
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WILD GINGER: Popular in many traditional medicines and cuisines, and considered delicious in many forms, it's not necessarily native to our area.
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NATIVE HONEYSUCKLE: Not the invasive bush variety, Missouri's yellow honeysuckle is know for its sweet, floral, and slightly citrusy scent, often described as reminiscent of jasmine or orange blossoms
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PERSIMMON: Known for their sweet, juicy, and honey-like flavor, similar to apricots or cantaloupe. Unripe ones are notoriously astringent and puckery.
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