Wetland at lower and somewhat drier end of the community. Upper end of the plot is dominated by Dichanthelium clandestinum and Rubus. The lower end has more Solidago and fern species. In this community, the drier portions are dominated by Cinnamon fern and Lycopodium obscurum, the wettest by Eleocharis and intermediate areas by Solidago, Dichanthelium and Carex. Revisit 8/30/05: Exact plot layout unsure. Dichanthelium clandestinum appears to be decreasing as viny species (Polygonum sagittatum and Rubus hispidus) encroach.
Representativeness
This plot seems to represent the intermediate areas between the wetter and drier areas in the wetland area.