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Habitats
Deep-rooted grasses and forbs over two metres tall, kept open by fire.
Field facts
HabitatLevel glacial till plains and sand prairie
RangeNorthwestern and west-central Indiana remnants
When to lookBloom June to October; burns in spring
StatusLess than one percent of the original remains (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRestored prairie planting, Old field
Field note: Most of a prairie's biomass is underground, which is why fire does not kill it.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Remnants are never-ploughed ground; walk only mowed paths.
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