• Capulin Volcano National Monument by J. Unruh

    Capulin Volcano

    National Monument New Mexico

Exotic Species

Color photograph of Common Mullein in bloom.

Mullein

NPS photo

While the prairie surrounding Capulin is grazed by cattle, the prairie and grasslands within the monument are preserved in their native state. Unfortunately, interspersed among the native grasses are several nonnative plant species that disrupt the ecological integrity of the mixed-grass prairie. Common Mullein, Houndstongue, Hoary Cress, Cheatgrass and Russian Thistle are just some examples of invasive nonnative plants that are competing with the native species. The monument, through its resource management efforts, renders aid to the native prairie plants and actively discourages the invasive exotics.
  • Pinyon pine branch Pinyon pine branch

    Pinyon/juniper woodlands cover most of Capulin Volcano Read More

  • Flowers and grasses Flowers and grasses

    Short and mixed grass prairie species are found at the monument. Read More

Did You Know?

Black bear

Despite its small size, roughly 800 acres, Capulin Volcano National Monument still has predators that hunt within the
park’s boundaries. These predators include both Black bear and Cougar.