IL Prairie Species Forb Identification

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What is a distinctive characteristic of the Butterfly Weed?

It has white latex that exudes from its leaves.

Its flowers are orange and arranged in a broad umbel. (correct)

It produces thistle-like flowers.

It has stiff, bayonet-shaped leaves with teeth along the edges.

Which plant species has stiff, bayonet-shaped leaves with teeth along the edges?

Butterfly Weed

Yucca

Black-eyed Susan

Rattlesnake Master (correct)

What is the typical height of the Black-eyed Susan plant?

1-3 feet (correct)

3-4 feet

4-5 feet

1-2 feet

What is unique about the American Bumblebee's abdomen?

It is banded with black and yellow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary food source for the Field Cricket?

Plant material, such as seeds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Dry Prairies from other types of prairies?

Quick drainage of water Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical height of the Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)?

2-3.5 feet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following native plant species is commonly found in Mesic Prairies?

Purple Prairie Clover Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prairie species can tolerate periods of hot dry weather?

Prairie Cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Mesic Prairies are often occupied by farmland?

Soil is rich and well-drained, making it ideal for farming Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plant species is an indicator of Wet Prairies?

Joe Pye Weed Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the blooming period of the Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary adaptation of native prairie grasses that helps them thrive in Dry Prairies?

Deep roots to locate pockets of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is biodiversity in the context of ecosystems?

The sum total of all living organisms in a particular area Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the plant species that has a corolla with a narrow upright tubular structure?

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary food source for the Praying Mantis?

diurnal insects (caterpillars, butterflies, and more) Signup and view all the answers

Which insect species is known to migrate annually in both northern and southern directions?

Monarch Butterfly Signup and view all the answers

In which country do Monarch Butterflies overwinter?

Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor affecting the Monarch Butterfly population?

Climate change affecting milkweed Signup and view all the answers

How many generations do Praying Mantis and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail produce in a year?

3 generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of human influence on ecosystems?

Homogenization of ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of prairie habitat destruction?

Loss of habitat for other species Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of self-sustaining ecosystems?

Independence from human interference Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of modern agricultural practices?

Sterile growth medium Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of plant species adapted to prairie environments?

Adaptation to harsh climate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Prairie Sustainability?

To create independence from human involvement and self-sustaining prairie interdependence Signup and view all the answers

What is a key adaptation of native prairie plants?

Their ability to survive desiccation and return with the new season Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for prairie restoration?

To reconnect humans with the natural environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between cows and bison in prairie management?

Bison are migratory, while cows are not Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of prairie management?

Annual burning of the prairie Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of prairie restoration?

Return of different species to the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of prairie ecosystems?

Soil building Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of prairie ecosystems?

Microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of prairie restoration and management?

To reconnect humans with the natural environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of prairie agriculture?

The use of cows for grazing Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of present-day Illinois was historically covered in prairies?

61% Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for settlers to choose building sites in wooded lots near prairies?

For building material Signup and view all the answers

By 1976, how many counties in Illinois had no high-quality prairie remaining?

39 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the New England Aster?

It has heart-shaped leaves that clasp the stem Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of prairies in Illinois?

Prairies cover around 6,100 acres Signup and view all the answers