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The sagebrush steppe in this region is commonly dominated by Bromus tectorum and very likely as a function of overgrazing. Native grasses including Bouteloua gracilis and Stipa comata var. comata (note the loose leaf sheaths) are common at these sites. Native perennial forbs belong to such genera as Delphinium and Sphaeralcea are sporadic.
A common bunchgrass in open foothill settings of the Sandia Mountains. Individuals tend to be robust and with perhaps more conspicuously hairy inflorescences than those found in populations to the north (seeming combining phenotypes from Stipa neomexicana and S. spartea).
Stipa comata var. comata, needle and thread grass, is abundant around and on top of the Chalk Buttes southwest of Ekalaka, Montana. It co-dominates open arid grasslands along with thickspike wheatgrass, bluebunch wheatgrass, little bluestem, prairie sand reed, and prairie Junegrass. The grass communities in the open understory of the Chalk Buttes are in good condition in terms of high native plant diversity and low exotic plant diversity.
A representative soil profile of Kranzburg silt loam. There is about 60 centimeters of silt loam material over the
clay loam glacial till. (Soil Survey of Spink County, South Dakota; by James B. Millar, Natural Resources Conservation Service)
The Kranzburg series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in loess overlying glacial till on uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 9 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 559 millimeters (22 inches) and mean annual air temperature is 6 degrees C (43 degrees F).
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, frigid Calcic Hapludolls
The depth to calcium carbonates typically is about 64 centimeters (25 inches), but ranges from 36 to 91 centimeters (14 to 36 inches). Thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 18 to 41 centimeters (7 to 16 inches), and extends into the Bw horizon of some pedons. The depth to glacial till ranges from 51 to 102 centimeters (20 to 40 inches). The glacial till contains more than 15 percent fine sand and coarser and 1 to 8 percent rock fragments. A stone line 3 to 8 centimeters (1 to 3 inches) in thickness is at the glacial till contact in most pedons. The particle size control section averages between 24 and 32 percent clay.
USE AND VEGETATION: Almost all areas used to grow corn, small grain or alfalfa. Native vegetation is big bluestem, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, needleandthread, blue grama and sideoats grama, sedges and forbs.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: MLRA-10A and MLRA-55B. Eastern and northeastern South Dakota and adjacent areas in Minnesota and North Dakota. The series is extensive.
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Stipa comata var. comata, needle and thread grass, co-dominates the grasslands around Medicine Rocks State Park, along with other native grasses such as Andropogon scoparius (little bluestem) and Koeleria macrantha (prairie Junegrass), but also the exotic Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass). Stipa comata var. comata, with its inflated leaf sheath that encloses the basal portion of the inflorescence, predominates throughout Montana in open arid settings, including in sagebrush steppe and open understory of Ponderosa pine. The inflorescence partially enclosed in the leaf sheath may facilitate the intertwining of the lemma awns such that fruit-containing florets disperse as a bunch and self-cache by the twisting of the awns with changing atmospheric humidity.
Hesperostipa comata (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth subsp. comata (syn. Stipa comata subsp. comata).
Also depicted here in flower, Erigeron divergens.
May 26, 2012, Wasatch foothills, Olympus Hills Park, approx 4,860 ft. elev.
Postscript: the area where these plants were growing were consumed by a fire that occurred on July 20, 2012 and that was started by adolescents playing with fireworks. Whether they will recover remains to be seen; as of Sept. 25, 2012 there was no remaining trace of them.
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11" tall, 3" thick, 7" at the widest
She is safe for little ones; no buttons or dealies to fall off and choke on. These dolls are not just for children and are perfectly suitable for adults! ;)
She is filled with hypo-allergenic fiber fill. Use her as a doll, decorative purposes or small pillow.
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A common bunchgrass in open foothill settings of the Sandia Mountains. Individuals tend to be robust and with perhaps more conspicuously hairy inflorescences than those found in populations to the north (seeming combining phenotypes from Stipa neomexicana and S. spartea).
A representative soil profile of the Schamber series. (Soil Survey of Sioux County, Nebraska; by Mark Willoughby, Dan Shurtliff, Bob Rayer, and Dave Vyain, Natural Resources Conservation Service)
The Schamber series consists of well to excessively drained soils that are very shallow over sand and gravel outwash sediments. Permeability is rapid or very rapid. Slopes range from 0 to 60 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 17 inches, and mean annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic Aridic Ustorthents
Content of gravel ranges from 35 to over 50 percent by volume in all parts of the series control section.
USE AND VEGETATION: These soils are used as native rangeland. Native vegetation is needleandthread, blue grama, buffalograss, yucca, sedges, and shrubs.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Central and western South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. The Schamber series is of moderate extent.
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Needle-and-thread grew on and around Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge with the timely rains. You could notice it across the sage steppe in SW Wyoming.
Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS
Variety comata is characterized by florets, usually about 1 cm long, covered by whitish hairs. The floret awn is typically much less than 15 cm long. The inflorescence is usually partially enclosed in the leaf sheath, and these expanded leaf sheaths are conspicuous and distinguishing.
The population variation of Stipa neomexicana and Stipa comata at this site suggests that the distinguishing features of these species, and perhaps all Hesperostipa species, could represent population variation in open arid vegetation of southwestern USA. Stipa neomexicana is distinguished by lemma awns pilose on all segments, the terminal segment with hairs 1–3 mm long. Stipa comata by lemmas usually evenly white-pubescent, sometimes glabrous immediately above the callus and lower ligules often lacerate. The size of the lemmas is often at 15 mm long or longer and the awns often over 90 cm long. This sort of variation at this site also calls into question the distinction of Stipa curtiseta and Stipa spartea relative to both Stipa comata and Stipa neomexicana.
Snuggle up with these soft Russian Nesting Plush Dolls. Each doll is made with designer fabrics. Each has a linen face with hand-painted features (inks are non-toxic, of course!).
11" tall, 3" thick, 7" at the widest
She is safe for little ones; no buttons or dealies to fall off and choke on. These dolls are not just for children and are perfectly suitable for adults! ;)
She is filled with hypo-allergenic fiber fill. Use her as a doll, decorative purposes or small pillow.
Handmade in the U.S.A. I try to use only American made materials when possible.
The population variation of Stipa neomexicana and Stipa comata at this site suggests that the distinguishing features of these species, and perhaps all Hesperostipa species, could represent population variation in open arid vegetation of southwestern USA. Stipa neomexicana is distinguished by lemma awns pilose on all segments, the terminal segment with hairs 1–3 mm long. Stipa comata by lemmas usually evenly white-pubescent, sometimes glabrous immediately above the callus and lower ligules often lacerate. The size of the lemmas is often at 15 mm long or longer and the awns often over 90 cm long. This sort of variation at this site also calls into question the distinction of Stipa curtiseta and Stipa spartea relative to both Stipa comata and Stipa neomexicana.
The Bonilla series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in loamy glacial till in drainageways and swales of the uplands. Permeability is moderate in the solum and moderately slow or moderate in the underlying material. Slopes range from 0 to 6 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 23 inches, and mean annual air temperature is about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Pachic Haplustolls
The depth to carbonates ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 20 to 40 inches and it extends into or through the Bw horizon. The control section averages between 18 and 30 percent clay.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most areas are cultivated. Corn, oats, soybeans, grain sorghum, tame grass, and alfalfa are the main crops. Native vegetation is mainly big bluestem, green needlegrass, needleandthread, western wheatgrass, sideoats grama, little bluestem, leadplant, sedges, and forbs.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: East-central and southeastern South Dakota. It is of large extent.
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Hesperostipa comata (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth subsp. comata (syn. Stipa comata subsp. comata).
May 28, 2011, Uinta Basin, eastern Duchesne Co., Utah, approx. 5,060 ft. elev.
Needle-and-thread grew on and around Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge with the timely rains. You could notice it across the sage steppe in SW Wyoming.
Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS
AND SOME INDIAN GOD SEWED THE WOUND UP TO A HOLE, PULLED IT 'ROUND TO OUR BELLY TO REMIND US THE PRICE WE PAID - Composition Tuesday
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Note: The left side of the profile is darker in color due to moistening. Colors on the right side are dry.
A representative soil profile of the Keith series. (Soil Survey of Sioux County, Nebraska; by Mark Willoughby, Dan Shurtliff, Bob Rayer, and Dave Vyain, Natural Resources Conservation Service)
The Keith series consists of very deep, well drained, soils that formed in calcareous loess. Keith soils are on upland hillslopes, tableland plains, and valley terraces. Slopes range from 0 to 6 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 46 centimeters (18 inches) and the mean annual air temperature is 11 degrees C (52 degrees F).
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Aridic Argiustolls
Mean annual soil temperature: 9 to 13 degrees C (48 to 55 degrees F)
Depth to argillic horizon: 8 to 51 centimeters (3 to 20 inches)
Depth to secondary calcium carbonate: 23 to 97 centimeters (9 to 38 inches)
Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 18 to 49 centimeters (7 to 19 inches)
Particle-size control section (weighted average):
Clay content: 20 to 34 percent
Ustic moisture regime bordering on aridic
USE AND VEGETATION: About 80 percent of the acreage of these soils is in cultivated cropland and 20 percent is principally native range. The main crops under dryland farming are alfalfa, grain sorghum, millet, and winter wheat. The dominant grasses on native range are blue grama, buffalograss, little bluestem, needleandthread, threadleaf sedge, and western wheatgrass.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Western Nebraska, northwestern Kansas, and southwestern South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and northeastern Colorado in MLRAs 67 and 72. The acreage is of large extent.
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The population variation of Stipa neomexicana and Stipa comata at this site suggests that the distinguishing features of these species, and perhaps all Hesperostipa species, could represent population variation in open arid vegetation of southwestern USA. Stipa neomexicana is distinguished by lemma awns pilose on all segments, the terminal segment with hairs 1–3 mm long. Stipa comata by lemmas usually evenly white-pubescent, sometimes glabrous immediately above the callus and lower ligules often lacerate. The size of the lemmas is often at 15 mm long or longer and the awns often over 90 cm long. This sort of variation at this site also calls into question the distinction of Stipa curtiseta and Stipa spartea relative to both Stipa comata and Stipa neomexicana.
The hand-model for this photo wishes to remain anonymous... she's a little self-conscious about her hands.
Stipa comata var. comata, needle and thread grass, co-dominates the grasslands around Medicine Rocks State Park, along with other native grasses such as Andropogon scoparius (little bluestem) and Koeleria macrantha (prairie Junegrass), but also the exotic Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass).
(South Dakota State Soil)
The Houdek series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in glacial till on uplands. Permeability is moderate in the solum and moderately slow in the underlying material. Slopes range from 0 to 25 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 22 inches, and mean annual air temperature is about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Argiustolls
The depth to carbonates ranges from 14 to 24 inches. Thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 8 to 20 inches and includes all or part of the Bt horizon. The soil contains 0 to 10 percent by volume of coarse fragments as pebbles. Some pedons contain up to 20 percent by volume of stones throughout.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most areas are cultivated. Small grain, corn, alfalfa, and feed grains are the principal crops. Native vegetation is big bluestem, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, green needlegrass, needleandthread, sideoats grama, blue grama, sedges, and forbs.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: East-central South Dakota. The series is of large extent.
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Spink County, South Dakota, 1955.
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Interesting encounter of a pair of scissors with an angel. There is certainly some incidental meaning in this combination (like: if you have the first you better have the second too...)
Stipa comata var. comata, with its inflated leaf sheath that encloses the basal portion of the inflorescence, predominates throughout Montana in open arid settings, including in sagebrush steppe and open understory of Ponderosa pine. The inflorescence partially enclosed in the leaf sheath may facilitate the intertwining of the lemma awns such that fruit-containing florets disperse as a bunch and self-cache by the twisting of the awns with changing atmospheric humidity.
A representative soil profile of the Williams series; North Dakota State Soil. (USDA-NRCS Soil Survey Staff). Credit: Smithsonian Institution’s Forces of Change.)
Many states have a designated state bird, flower, fish, tree, rock, etc. And, many states also have a state soil–one that has significance or is important to the state. The Williams is the state soil of North Dakota. Soils form the foundation of North Dakota, which is firmly recognized in the state’s motto “Strength from the Soil”.
In North Dakota, the Williams soil series is among the most extensive and economically important soils in the state. The native vegetation of the Williams series includes species such as western wheatgrass, blue grama, needleandthread, green needlegrass, and prairie junegrass.
These soils have high natural fertility and their content of organic matter creates highly productive landscapes. Most level to gently rolling areas of Williams soils are used for growing small grain crops such as wheat, barley, oats, flax, and sunflowers, whereas the steeper rolling and hilly areas are used as rangeland.
The soil name is derived from Williams County, North Dakota, although the type location is in Mountrail County, near the town of White Earth. In 1900, the Williams series was recognized as an official soil series for North Dakota. William soils formed under short grass prairies and were mostly converted to small grain production and working rangelands upon settlement. These working landscapes are still present today, although more recently the region where these soils predominant has been focused on great amounts of oil and gas extraction.
The Williams series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately slow or slowly permeable soils formed in calcareous glacial till. These soils are on glacial till plains and moraines and have slope of 0 to 35 percent. Mean annual air temperature is about 40 degrees F, and mean annual precipitation is about 14 inches.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, frigid Typic Argiustolls
Depth to carbonates ranges from 10 to 30 inches. The soil typically contains 1 to 10 percent coarse fragments but ranges up to 20 percent. Stony and cobbly phases are recognized.
USE AND VEGETATION: Cultivated areas are used for growing small grains, flax, corn, hay or pasture. Native vegetation is western wheatgrass, needleandthread, blue grama, green needlegrass and prairie junegrass.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: North-central South Dakota, central, and northwestern North Dakota and northeastern Montana. The soil is extensive.
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A representative soil profile of Clegg silt loam in an area of Cedarhill-Clegg-Drage, 5 to 55 percent slopes.
The Clegg series are very deep, well drained, moderately slow or moderately permeable soils on alluvial fans. They formed in residuum and colluvium derived from basic and intermediate igneous, sedimentary, and metasedimentary rocks. Slope ranges from 1 to 30 percent. Mean annual temperature is about 41 degrees F., and the mean annual precipitation is about 20 inches.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, frigid Calcic Pachic Argixerolls
The mollic epipedon is 21 to 35 inches thick. Thickness of the argillic horizon ranges from 20 to 34 inches. Clay content of the particle size control section is 18 to 35 percent and coarse fragments range from 0 to 10 percent. Depth to the calcic horizon ranges from 24 to 40 inches. Calcium carbonate equivalent ranges 15 to 40 percent. The mean annual soil temperature is 41 to 47 degrees F., and the mean summer temperature is 61 to 63 degree F. The soils are usually moist but are dry for 60 to 75 consecutive days in all parts of the moisture control section in more than 7 out of 10 years.
USE AND VEGETATION: These soils are used principally for rangeland for livestock and wildlife. Some are used for irrigated alfalfa and small grains. The principal native vegetation is bluebunch wheatgrass, native bluegrasses, needleandthread grass, western wheatgrass, balsamroot, big sagebrush, bitterbrush, serviceberry, oakbrush, and associated forbs.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Central and northern Utah. The series is not extensive, about 30,000 acres.
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