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A meadow is an open area of land that is covered with grasses and other non-woody plants. It is often found in open habitats at the edges of forests or in regions where the soil is too wet or dry for trees to grow. Meadows are important ecosystems that support a wide variety of wildlife, including pollinators like bees and butterflies, as well as birds and small mammals. They also play an important role in agriculture, providing fodder for livestock and areas for wild plants that can be harvested for medicinal or culinary uses.