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Maxmillian sunflowers (Helianthus maximilianii). Photo: Pat Whalen
By Tim Smith, adapted from his "Missouri's Thistles" Missouri Prairie Journal article Photo: Great-spangled fritillary on a Field Thistle (Cirsium discolor) by Bruce Schuette Blooming now in prairies, along roadsides, disturbed fields, and pastures are tall,...
By Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Photo: Regal fritillary on pale purple coneflower by Allen Woodliffe When visiting original, unplowed prairies in July, you may see this large, beautiful butterfly flying over the landscape and nectaring...
By Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Photo: Penn-Sylvania Prairie by Bruce Schuette The concept of plant species conservatism was developed for Missouri flora by Doug Ladd, formerly director of conservation science for The Nature...
By Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Photo: Dr. Raven in his office by Carol Davit Dr. Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Honorary Board Member of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, has tirelessly...
By Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Photo: Penn-sylvania Prairie by Drew Albers MPF strives to continually collect biological data from its prairies, to compare with past data and evaluate whether or not our management practices are...
By Carol Davit, Executive Director, Missouri Prairie Foundation Photo: Bruce Schuette MPF's mission is to protect and restore original, unplowed prairie and other native grassland communities, like glades and savannas. Our properties contain remnants of original,...