Natural History of the
Lower Mississippi Valley's Loess Hills

Topics to consider:

• How life in the Loess Hills differs from that in other areas
• How loess enriches the soil
• Ecology of Loess's Bayous, or Steep-Walled Ravines
• North-South & West-East gradients of the Loess Hills
• Trees in the Loess Hills
• Wildflowers & ferns of the Loess Hills
• Rare & endangered species of the Loess Hills
• Scientific names of organisms mentioned in website

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