The document discusses several native plants and animals found in Illinois, including the smooth blue aster, pin oak, late goldenrod, fowl manna grass, American bittern, long-eared owl, mussels, and blue-spotted salamander. Many of the species prefer wet or moist environments like marshes and swamplands but can also be found near water sources and forests. The long-eared owl and American bittern are migratory birds that reside in Illinois during part of the year, and the blue-spotted salamander faces threats from expanding cities.

1. Native Plants and Animals of Illinois

2. Smooth Blue Aster Aster laevis Prefers to stay in a dry environment, but can tolerate a wet climate for short periods of time.

3. Pin Oak Quercuspalustris Enjoys moist to saturated soils, but does not like to stay standing in water for any long period of time.

4. Late Goldenrod Solidagogigantea Will be found near the coast line of Illinois and near water sources.

5. Fowl Manna Grass Glyceria striata A native grass that prefers to grow near moist or wet areas. Is dormant during the winter months.

6. American bittern Botauruslentiginosus Is found in Northern Illinois near marshes. It is a migratory bird and resides in Illinois during the summer near wetlands.

7. Long-eared Owl Asiootus Is a migratory owl that resides in Illinois during half of the year. It is also protected because of its low numbers.

8. Mussels Fusconaiaflava Is found in fresh waterways.

9. Blue-spotted Salamander Ambystomalaterale Can be located in Northern White Oak Swamplands, ponds, and forests, and other wet areas. Biggest threat is growing cities.