The size, intactness, connectivity and ecological diversity of the 445,628-hectare (1,101,173-acre) Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area support an exceptional diversity of species. Over 1,000 species have been identified at the Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve alone.
This Wildflower Indicator booklet is best used in the tall-grass prairie in the month of August, when the species included within it are in bloom. Species full bloom period can be found underneath their species name on their corresponding page.
Booklet organization
- Species are first organized by flower colour (yellow, white, purple/pink, foliage most prominent) and then alphabetized within their corresponding colour group.
- Each page has the common name of the species in the top left, followed by the scientific name in brackets and scientific family.
- Bolded features are important distinguishing features for a given species.
- Italicized terms are those defined in the glossary.
Acknowledgements
Authored by Nature Conservancy of Canada
With thanks to
Laura Reeves for editing content
Jacalyn Grey for diagram drawings
Katy Chayka and Peter Dziuk from Minnesota Wildflowers for photographs