The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is approved by the Federal Highway Administrator. as the National Standard in accordance with Title 23 U.S. Code, Sections 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, and 402(a), 23 CFR 655, and 49 CFR 1.48(b)(8), 1.48(b)(33), and 1.48(c)(2).
The dominant vegetation types are grassy prairie and grass steppe in which numerous species of the grass genus Stipa are particularly conspicuous. Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is an iconic species of the Pampas. Vegetation typically includes perennial grasses and herbs.
Pampas grass adds texture to the landscape through three growing seasons. This plant produces long, green, blade-like stems in the summer and dries off to a light golden brown during the winter months. Learning how to cut back pampas grass requires an understanding of plant's growth habits. This tough ornamental grass also requires heavy pruning equipment to tackle the thick foliage.