COMPASS PLANT
(O.E. ANDERSON) PRAIRIE
STATE NATURE PRESERVE -
16 ACRES

Main Feature:

Only site in the state for compass-plant (Silphium laciniatum), a western prairie species.

Prairie grasses-- big bluestem, Indian grass and little bluestem-- are abundant throughout this site. Besides the bright yellow blooms of the compass-plant, other species include green milkweed, rose-pink gentian, early ladies'-tresses and hairy ruellia. The best time for viewing compass-plant is in August.

This hillside prairie was named in honor of Ora (Andy) E. Anderson, who was a fomer state legislator and conservationist from southeastern Ohio.

Location:

Located in Lawrence County approximately 1-1/2 miles north of Aid on the east side of State Rte 141. No facilities at this time. Park with extreme caution along the road.

Abide by Preserve Rules at all times