Biodiversity
Grasslands (temperate) are dominated by one or a few species of grasses while there are several hundred other types of grasses and non-woody flowering plants that while less abundant make up a vital part of the species composition. There are many types of grass species that are dominant species in their own region. Each species of grass grows better with varying temperatures / rainfall / and soil conditions. Grasses are dominant (instead of trees) because of fire, drought and grazing by large herbivores. The most common grasses include blue gamma grass, buffalo grass, Johnson grass, and various sorts of wheat and burley. Common flowers include types of asters, coneflowers, goldenrods, vetches, Indian blankets and sweet clovers.
Grasslands (temperate) are dominated by one or a few species of grasses while there are several hundred other types of grasses and non-woody flowering plants that while less abundant make up a vital part of the species composition. There are many types of grass species that are dominant species in their own region. Each species of grass grows better with varying temperatures / rainfall / and soil conditions. Grasses are dominant (instead of trees) because of fire, drought and grazing by large herbivores. The most common grasses include blue gamma grass, buffalo grass, Johnson grass, and various sorts of wheat and burley. Common flowers include types of asters, coneflowers, goldenrods, vetches, Indian blankets and sweet clovers.