Phrases with «prairie plants»

"Prairie plants" refers to the types of plants that naturally grow in prairies, which are large areas of flat, open grassland. These plants are usually tough and adapted to survive in prairie environments, with characteristics like deep roots, drought tolerance, and the ability to withstand frequent fires. Full definition

Sentences with «prairie plants»

  • He and his colleagues repeatedly visited more than 100 marginal fields growing maize, switchgrass or mixed prairie plants in Wisconsin and Michigan. (sciencenews.org)
  • Underground, an extensive root system of prairie plants helps to filter pollutants when rainwater percolates through the soil. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
  • Researchers at the University of Northern Iowa's Tallgrass Prairie Center (TPC) are looking at ways to use the state's mixed prairie plantings as a source of renewable energy — as biomass to produce ethanol or to burn for electricity. (treehugger.com)
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