A "tallgrass prairie" refers to a type of grassland ecosystem where the grasses are typically tall. It describes an area covered by mainly tall grasses and a variety of other plants, but with few to no trees. Full definition
In contrast, the Regal Fritillary was once common in tallgrass prairies across the country but now is rarely seen east of the Mississippi River. (naturemuseum.org)
About 10 % of North America's original tallgrass prairie remains in scattered patches across the plains states. (sciencemag.org)
The state song, «Home on the Range», is illustrated by the nation's largest remaining stand of tallgrass prairie, which is in Kansas, and by the native buffalo which still roam parts of the state. (carinsurancerates.com)