Shallow Shale
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Description
This is a plant community that is dominated by mid-grasses, with scattered woody species making up an important part of the plant community. Perennial and annual forbs are evenly distributed and make up a minor part of the community. Blue grama, alkali sacaton, and western wheatgrass are the most abundant species.
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