Roots of the American Story  

Across the American landscape, plants carry stories of knowledge, migration, trade, and cultural exchange – quiet histories rooted in the natural world. 

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Kuumba Made is sharing an ongoing series that explores the plants behind these stories. From desert botanicals to prairie wildflowers, and coastal flora, each chapter reveals how nature and people have shaped one another across time. 

New stories will be released bi-weekly throughout the year, tracing the journey of plants, place, and cultural memory across America.