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Prairie | Flora, Fauna Ecology | Britannica prairie, level or rolling grassland, especially that found in central North America Decreasing amounts of rainfall, from 100 cm (about 40 inches) at the forested eastern edge to less than 30 cm (about 12 inches) at the desertlike western edge, affect the species composition of the prairie grassland The vegetation is composed primarily of perennial grasses, with many species of flowering
Prairie - National Geographic Society The prairie grasses hold the soil firmly in place, so soil erosion is minimal Prairie grass roots are very good at reaching water very far down under the surface, and they can live for a very long time Grains are a type of grass, so the prairie grassland is perfect for growing grain like wheat, rye, and oats