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Inspired by the achievements of Claude Barr, the Great Plains Native Plant Society's mission is to carry on his legacy by furthering scientific research and to educate the public on the diversity, uses and enjoyment of the plants of the Great Plains.

  • Great Plains Native Plant Society

Society Newsletter

You must be a member to receive their Journal but you can check out their upcoming events on their website.

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Feathery Plumes

Old Man’s Whiskers, Geum triflorum, bloom in the spring
Photo by Charlie McDonald.

Old Man’s Whiskers, Geum triflorum, bloom in the spring and as they fade they display feathery plumes which gives rise to their other common name, Prairie smoke.

Recommended Reading

  • Book CoverJewels of the Plains by Claude A. Barr; James H. Locklear (Editor)
    Call Number: QK 166 .B37 2015
    ISBN: 0816698015
    Publication Date: 2015-11-15
  • Book CoverExploring the Black Hills and Badlands by Hiram Rogers
    Call Number: GV191.42.B53 R64 1999
    ISBN: 1555662404
    Publication Date: 1999-05-01
  • Book CoverMedicinal Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher; William S. Whitney (Illustrator)
    Call Number: E78.G73 K56 1992
    ISBN: 0700605274
    Publication Date: 1992-07-06
  • Book CoverEdible Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher
    Call Number: QK 166 .K53 1987
    ISBN: 0700603255
    Publication Date: 1987-07-30

Claude Barr

Claude A. Barr

Claude A. Barr (1887-1982) was a South Dakota cattle rancher who attained international acclaim as an eminent plantsman of the plains. Through his Prairie Gem Ranch, he supplied Great Plains seeds, plants, and information to the scientific and gardening world for many years. His achievements inspired the formation of the Great Plains Native Plant Society in 1984.

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