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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

Dreamy Dusky Wing
Erynnis icelus

Habitat: The Dreamy Dusky Wing can be seen mid-May to early July throughout Alberta.  It is primarily a prairie species that can be found where the forest and grasslands meet and around shrubby areas. 

Description: A small, dull coloured butterfly, it is the most moth-like of Alberta butterflies.  It is usually hard to distinguish between other Dusky Wings however the Dreamy...

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