This plot is on a backwater mud flat area off of the New River. There are many of these weedy communities throughout the river corridor.;This plot is located along a backwater mudflat area near Camp Brookside. The water level fluctuates frequently because in two visits made to the area within one week the water level was approximately 6-8 inches different.
Representativeness
This plot represents a backwater mudflat community. There are many herbaceous species present, but only few to no woody species. Many species in these areas are weedy species.