"The Ecological Relations of the Vegetation of the Dunes of Lake Michigan" (1901)

"The Ecological Relations of the Vegetation of the Dunes of Lake Michigan" (1901) studies how plants grow and interact in the unique environment of Lake Michigan’s sandy dunes. It examines how different species adapt to challenges like shifting sands, salt exposure, and wind, and how they coexist in the dune ecosystem. The work highlights patterns of plant succession—how vegetation changes over time—and the importance of native species in maintaining ecological balance. Overall, it provides insights into the ways plants survive and shape their environment in these dynamic, coastal dunes.