Biology

Pronghorn, prairie dogs, and peregrines, oh my! Petrified Forest is home to an amazing diversity of animals and plants. Most of the park is semi-arid grassland, one of the healthiest remnants of native prairie left in Arizona. Dominated by over five dozen species of grasses, the park also features many types of shrubs, perennials, and annual plants. Some of the most spectacular wildflowers are the creamy blossoms of the cliffrose, yolk-yellow mariposa lilies, wild golden buckwheat, and white evening primroses.

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