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Area Plant Life

alphabetical list of plants

The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a perfect place to stop by and smell the flowers, or trees. The following are a few groupings of plants found here at the ASCCA. Look through our plants photo gallery to get yourself acquainted with the local plant life.

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area wildlife + plants

Arctic Blue
Agriades franklinii

Habitat:  The Arctic Blue can be found throughout Alberta, except for in the mountains.  The Arctic Blue prefers open, dry, sandy places and gets its name from its large habitat range that continues all the way into the Arctic islands.

Description:  Mostly a dingy blue in color, on the underside of the hind wings can be found white spotting

Size:  25-30mm...

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