Vegetation

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  Invasive Exotic Plants

  Invasive exotic plants often spread rapidly, displace native plants, and alter ecological processes.

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  Missouri bladderpod

  Given the natural rarity of the Missouri bladderpod, proper stewardship of existing habitat is critical for the conservation of the species.

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  Vegetation Communities

  Native and restored plant communities are part of the foundation of park ecosystems.

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  Western Prairie Fringed Orchid

  The western prairie fringed orchid is classified as imperiled or critically imperiled in eight states and one Canadian province.

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  Wetlands

  Wetlands are important sites of biodiversity, providing habitat for nearly half of all endangered species.