Species and Locations: Species selected were 1) dominant, 2) representative of all parts of the growing season, 3) representative of various life form and classification groups (such as C₃ and C₄ plants, grasses, forbs, and woody species), or 4) likely to have potential for indicator uses.

Frequency of Sampling: Approximately weekly during the growing season, typically early April to late November. Observations begin in mid-June in 1981 and ended on October 31, 1988.

Variable Measured: Dates of the following stages were recorded: Initiation growth, Duration of flowering (anthesis). Fruit mature (fully developed and ripe), Leaves more than 90% dry.

Methods: The phenological condition of the species was grouped into three categories: 0-5%, 5-20%, and greater than 20%.

For additional metadata information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/DC.pdf

For additional methods information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/MM.pdf