Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains

In the grasslands of South Dakota and the northern Great Plains are many hidden treasures. Anywhere in the state - in the east where the stands of grass are elegantly tall and thick, in the central Missouri River section, and in the west where low-growing plants scatter thinly across the landscape - in any month from spring through fall, look closely and you will find plants of unexpected and striking beauty. In this guide, you will find portrait-quality photos and descriptions of many grassland plants.