Blackland Prairies and Oak Woods
The Texas Ecoregions
BlackLand Prairies
Historically, it is covered in many types of flowers such as: Gama Grass and Indian Grass. This is an ideal place for Byson and Antelope to graze. Immigrants from Europe often called this 'The most beautiful place that they had ever been'. Many crops are grown here such as cotton, corn, and mylow. Agriculture has been severely altered over the years. Only about 1% of agriculture is left there today. Urbanization is taking over the prairies rapidly.
One nearly extinct animal, is the Dicksissle bird. It is becoming extinct due to rapid changes in the environment. The average annual rainfall is ranges from about 28 to 40 inches per year. The climate ranges from the 40s to the 50s. Elevation there varies from 300 to 800 feet above sea level.
The Oakland Prairies are located in the forted North-North East part of Texas. There are many oak trees and mountain lions in this region. The average rainfall is about 39.99 inches per year. The climate temperature in July is: 78.7 degrees Fahrenheit. In January the average climate temperature is about 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Erosion has greatly affected the Oakwoods region.
Blackland Prairies
Oak Woods and Prairies
Oakwoods Prairies
Different Species
Plants, Endangered Species, and Animals of the Blackland Prairies and the Oakwoods Prairies
- Aurundo Dorax {Giant Reed}
- Sorhum Halepense {Jonhson Grass}
- Triadica Sebifera {Chinese Tallow Tree}
- Nandina Domestica {Heavenly Bamboo}
Endangered Species of the Blacklands and Oakwoods
- Plains Bison
- Red Wolf
- Gray Wolf
- Black Bear
- Grizzly Bear
- Passenger Pigeon {KEVINNNN!!!!}
- Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
- Pronghorn Antelope
- Houston Toad
- Large-fruited Sand Verbena
- Flower
Animals of the Blacklands and Oakwoods
- Waterfowl
- Pocket Gopher
- Coyote
- Nine-banded Armadillo
Major Cities in the Blackland Prairies and Oak Woods
- Athens
- Corsicana
- Greenville
- Hillsboro
- McKinney
- Paris
- Plano
- Sherman
- Sulphur Springs
- Temple
- Waco
Common Yarrow
Above is a picture of the Common Yarrow.
Grey-Horned Owl
This powerful bird can take down birds and mammals even larger than itself.