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Annotated Bibliography Of Iowa Prairie Literature, Dean M. Roosa, James H. Peck
Annotated Bibliography Of Iowa Prairie Literature, Dean M. Roosa, James H. Peck
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science
This bibliography contains 335 references by 244 authors on the prairies of Iowa. The references include the taxonomic, floristic, ecologic, physiologic, historical, and wildlife reports on the Iowa prairie. Each reference is annotated to clarify its title and to summarize the contributions or topics discussed.
Flora And Phytogeographical History Of Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa, Cindy L. Johnson-Groh, Donald R. Farrar
Flora And Phytogeographical History Of Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa, Cindy L. Johnson-Groh, Donald R. Farrar
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science
The Ledges State Park flora includes 437 species of vascular plants, several of which are unusual for central Iowa. The flora is surprisingly diverse considering its western location. The current distributions and occurrences of plants in the Ledges suggest the influence of historic plant migrations. The Ledges flora is composed of three elements, eastern mesophytic species, southern zerophytic species and northern boreal species. The dissected topography of the Ledges State Park has allowed boreal species, relics of northern forests, to persist in the protected canyon habitats.
The Pteridophyte Flora Of Iowa, James H. Peck
The Pteridophyte Flora Of Iowa, James H. Peck
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science
A floristic study of Iowa pteridophytes is presented based upon extensive herbarium and field work. Historical notes are included on the principal collectors, along with a summary of the accumulation of floristic records. Taxonomic notes are presented on seven taxa new to the state and on six excluded taxa. A flora of 57 species and 3 hybrids is recognized. Floristic notes are presented on the status of the state flora and county floras. The addition of 402 new county records increases the total of county occurrences by 47%. Statements of habitat and distribution are presented with dot maps for the …