References – Boltonia decurrens, floodplain hydrology and related literature

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• Smith, M.  1991.  Life history research for the decurrent false aster. Illinois Department of Conservation, unpublished report.  Springfield, IL. 26 p.

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• Smith, M. 1995. Post-flood assessment of the decurrent false aster. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Twin Cities, MN. 15 p.

• Smith, M. 2000. Mitigation plan for Boltonia decurrens (decurrent false aster), Route 94, St Charles County, MO. 16 p.

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• Smith, M., H. Caswell, and P. Mettler-Cherry.  2005.  Stochastic flood and precipitation regimes and the dynamics of a threatened floodplain plant. Ecological Applications 15(3): 1036-1052.

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