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Located in aspen parkland ecoregion. Characterized as a savannan habitat (grassland and aspen stand matrix). Primarily dominated by graminoids, but much of the spp. diversity w/in forbs. 80-100% cover, substantial litter layer. Black chemozemic soil. site 1 (plot x) was on a slight south-facing slope. Hesperostipa curtiseta, Festuca hallii, Poa pratensis, Artemisia ludoviciana, Rosa arkansana. Historically grazed by cattle, last grazing occured in the fall 5 years before collection |