In a departure from the other Bleeding Heartland wildflower posts, this week’s installment doesn’t feature any native plants in bloom. Instead, I’ve enclosed some photos I took during a recent visit to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Prairie City. The refuge is perfect for a day trip or half-day trip in central Iowa. Even if the weather’s not ideal for walking on one of the trails, the Prairie Learning Center has a lot of good indoor exhibits, plus an excellent bookstore for anyone interested in native plants, birds, insects, or mammals. After the jump I’ve enclosed pictures of cup plant and big bluestem.
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