Forest Biomes of North America
A Complete Listing of all Major Forest Communities

Great Plains Grasslands

Alternative Names:
Prairie, steppe.

Notable Trees and Plants:
Big Bluestem Grass, various grasses and forbs, red cedar and osage orange in eastern transition.

Weather Conditions:
Cool/frigid winters, hot summers.
dry winters, moist summers.

Growing Season:
Hot

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