The grass on grassland may be short or tall, depending on how much moisture there is. Hardly any trees or bushes grow on grassland, but there are many small plants with white or coloured flowers.
In North America, grasslands with tall grasses are called prairies. In South America, they’re called pampas. Parts of North America once had prairies where the grasses grew 1.8 metres tall or even taller.
In Africa and Australia, the grassland is quite dry and the grasses are short. In Africa, there are savannas that have scattered trees and clumps of grasses. Australian grassland is covered with tough Mitchell grass and kangaroo grass. Acacia bushes grow among these grasses. In Argentina, central Asia, and Russia, grasslands called steppes also have short grasses.
Many grassland plants have special features that help them survive dry conditions. Soft hairs on their leaves and stems help them hold water. Their roots spread out far and wide so they can collect water when rain falls.
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