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Canyon: Grassland
Area: 58,355 acres (23,615 ha)
Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped in broken landscapes associated with
weathering of sedimentary rocks that do not contain much gyp. Short and mid-grasses such as
sideoats grama, hairy grama, tobosa, sand dropseed, little bluestem, silver bluestem, and
cheatgrass occur in the modern landscape. Grazing-tolerant forbs such as stiff greenthread,
broom snakeweed, white sagebrush, and prairie broomweed are common. Common shrubs
include skunkbush sumac, Chickasaw plum, lotebush, and mesquite (within range). Eastern
redcedar and sandage may also be components.
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