Plants at the summit: characterization of grasslands on cerros chatos of northeastern Uruguay
Pedro G. Pañella,
Ary Mailhos,
J. Mauricio Bonifacino
et al.
Abstract:Flat-top hills (“cerros chatos”) stand out as distinct relief formations in northeastern Uruguay. These are elevations of about 300 m above mean sea level, generally formed by Jurassic sandstones, characterized by a flat top, a stone ledge of variable height, and a concave or stepped hillside. Little is known about the vegetation atop these hills, which consists mostly of sparse grasslands with little to no grazing. As such, the aim of this study is to make the first characterization of the vegetation at the t… Show more
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