11 August 2023.
Clay County, Iowa, United States
Locality: Kirchner Prairie located 5.60 miles east and 4.10 miles north of Spencer, T97N R35W SW 1/4 Sec. 19.
Coordinates: 43.2051, -95.0290
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Elevation: 415m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: Prairie remnant. Upland prairie near a wet slough. Currently grazed with livestock (minor stocking rate).
Number of plants sampled: 30
Associated species: Anemone canadensis, Asclepias tuberosa, Heuchera richardsonii, Spartina pectinata, Boutelua curtipendula, Ratibida pinnata, Eryngium yuccifolium, Liatris pycnostachya, Helianthus grosseserratus, and Zizia aurea.
Comment: All plants noted with ample pods at time of collection. Area covered during sampling estimated at 13.5 acres. Species noted as having a occassional abundance at collection site with an irregular distribution. Noted approximately 2,000 plants at site.
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