Sandstone-glade
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Attalus frosti
Attalus frosti is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. The species is known from very few specimens in Missouri, with records from Lichen Glade Natural Area in St. Clair County and a single specimen collected in a malaise trap in central Missouri. It is associated with post oak (Quercus stellata) in dry sandstone woodland habitats. The species appears to be rare and poorly known, with no records since the original collections.
Selenia
golden selenia
Selenia is a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to central North America. The genus includes species such as Selenia aurea (golden selenia), which is known for its brilliant yellow flowers and restricted distribution. In Missouri, Selenia aurea is limited to a handful of counties in the southwestern part of the state, where it occurs primarily in glade habitats. The genus is notable for forming large colonies with spectacular floral displays when conditions are favorable.