MLRA 109 - Iowa and Missouri Heavy Till Plain lowa and Missouri 37,110 km2 (14,330 mi2)

Potential Natural Vegetation:
This area supports grassland vegetation. Big bluestem, indiangrass, little bluestem, and switchgrass are the major species. The natural drainageways and the lowland soils interspersed throughout the area support forest vegetation. Oak and hickory species are dominant. Most of the native grasses have disappeared because of cultivation and overgrazing. Naturalized bluegrass is prevalent on noncultivated areas.

12/16/98