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garden map & regions
Master PlanGarden of Infinite Compassion Sagebrush Steppe Lava Rock Alpine Montane Riparian Children's Garden Community Area |
Sagebrush Steppe: The sagebrush steppe is the main ecosystem found in south central Idaho. Dominated by Wyoming big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) this ecosystem also hosts a variety of drought tolerant grasses and wildflowers commonly referred to as forbs. The Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem hosts a large variety of plants, over 400 species of wildlife, and over 1,000 invertebrates. Most notable are those species known as Sagebrush obligates or species dependant on the sagebrush biome for their survival. Examples of these animals are: Sage Grouse, Brewer's Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, Sage Sparrow, Pygmy Rabbit (Endangered), Sagebrush Lizard, Sagebrush Vole, and Pronghorn Antelope. The main threat to the disappearing Sagebrush biome is human use and fires.  |
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Sawtooth Botanical Garden | 11 Gimlet Rd, Ketchum ID 83340 | PO Box 928
Sun Valley, ID 83353 | 208 726-9358 | info@sbgarden.org |
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