Florida dry prairie
| Florida Dry Prairie | |
|---|---|
Kissimmee River Prairie | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | |
| Biome | Grassland |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Elevation | 35 to 65 Ft (10.7 to 20 Meters) |
| Climate type | Subtropic |
| Conservation | |
| Habitat loss | 90% |
| Protected | 5% |
The Florida dry prairie is a herbaceous upland plant community found in subtropical southern Florida. It consists of plains covered in grasses, low shrubs, and few widely scattered trees. It was originally found on the plains near the Kissimmee River and Fisheating Creek connected to Lake Okeechobee, but conversion to agriculture and pasture have reduced its range. Frequent fires are necessary to maintain this system.