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    • Plant functional traits, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, 2012-2014—Data

    Metadata Updated: January 19, 2026

    These data were compiled or measured (depending on the trait) for 110 plant species which were documented in vegetation monitoring surveys in years 2012-2014 along the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. New trait data was collected forspecific leaf area, stem specific gravity, δ13C, δ15N, percent carbon and nitrogen, and carbon/nitrogen ratio. Seed mass and plant height data were collected from the literature and the KEW Royal Botanic Garden Seed Information Database (http://data.kew.org/sid/).

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date January 11, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 19, 2026

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from DOI USGS DCAT-US

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    Metadata Created Date January 11, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 19, 2026
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    Data Last Modified 2020-08-27T00:00:00Z
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