Clifty Creek Natural Area.

Clifty Creek Natural Area is a designated Natural Area located in central Missouri. The area is known for its geological attraction, a natural bridge that spans Clifty Creek. The Natural Area is characterized by rocky bluffs, forested slopes, and various plant communities including upland woods, mesic woods, stream and streambanks, glades, bluff faces, and disturbed areas. The plant life in the area is diverse, with a variety of trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous plants, ferns, and grasses. The creek and its tributaries provide a habitat for wetland species. The article provides detailed information about the flora found in each community within the Natural Area. [Extracted from the article]