Pleasant Run Cemetery Prairie
Story County, Iowa
Pleasant Run Cemetery Plants and Wildlife
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These lists are based on species identified during site visits and sightings submitted using the link in the sub-bullet point below. Submitted species are added to the table as time allows.
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Bloom periods are based on those provided by the Illinois Plants Database.
About the Pleasant Run Cemetery
A small remnant parcel of prairie occurs on the north hill slope of the cemetery. Brome and Kentucky bluegrass have invaded the prairie as well as cypress spurge. Overall, forb diversity is good with a notable show of prairie phlox, golden Alexander's and hoary puccoon in the spring.
Amenities
There are no amenities or trails at this location. Off road parking at the cemetery entrance is limited.
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