Land of the tallgrasses

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Tallgrasses and other wild plant varieties grow undisturbed in the Tallgrass Prairie Reserve in Oklahoma. A century ago, the prairie used to support a thriving ecology which was lost with modernization. Nature Conservancy, which manages the prairie, hopes to bring all that back.

Author: Young, Dianne
Parks, Oklahoma, Prairies

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Lily of the stream

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The Cahaba River provides a habitat for dense growths of shoals lilies (Hymenocallis coronoria). These flowers are white with yellow stamens and grown on rapidly flowing water. Habitats for the lily are slowly disappearing due to deforestation and development.

Author: Young, Dianne
Natural history, Alabama, Lilies, Liliaceae

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Discover the land of dreams

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The beauty of West Texas attracts more and more travelers to explore this exciting place. Information on hotels, restaurants, standard of living of the people of West Texas is presented.

Author: Young, Dianne
Texas, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Tourist Travel, Description and travel, Travel industry, Tourism

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Subjects list: Environmental aspects
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