Plants can be more than just background scenery — in crime scenes, bits of leaves, pollen, seeds, or even wood fragments can become powerful clues. In this webquest, you will explore how botanists and forensic scientists use plant evidence to link suspects to crime scenes, identify locations, and even help solve criminal cases. As you work through the activities, think like a detective: examine the vegetation, consider what it tells you about time, place, and movement — and how it might connect