This is a typical early successional old field dominated by various grass spp. It is similar to the old field at the Trump-Lilly Farm (plot #60). Plot #59 is another old field plot which is a little farther along in succession.;This plot is in an old field community. It is early successional. It is almost entirely herbaceous with only a few small shrubs scattered throughout.
Representativeness
This plot represents a typical old field community in this area. This field is dominated by many grass spp. (Festuca pratensis, Phleum pratense, Dactylis glomerata, etc...).