Early last century or before settlers along the Niobrara planted beautiful but nonnative Yellow Flag Iris next to the river. Lovely to look at these flowers have since gradually taken over meadows 25 miles west of our ranch and other areas further east in Nebraska. the flower has migrated for a dozen miles down the valley forming a mat that restricts the growth of our native grasses. Efforts are ongoing to eradicate or limit its spread. We will need to be vigilant and prepared to fight this invader.
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