Name:
Calamagrostis canadensis - Phalaris arundinacea Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference:
Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description:
This wet meadow vegetation is of widespread distribution in the northeastern and midwestern United States and central and eastern Canada. Stands occur on the floodplains of small streams, in poorly drained depressions, beaver meadows, and lakeshores. Soils are typically mineral soil or well-decomposed peat, with a thick root mat. Water regime varies between temporarily and seasonally flooded. Graminoid cover is typically dense, and can form hummocky microtopography. Calamagrostis canadensis is dominant, often occurring in almost pure stands or with tall sedges, such as Carex aquatilis, Carex lacustris, Carex rostrata, and Carex stricta. In fen transitions, Carex lasiocarpa can be present. Agrostis gigantea (= Agrostis alba), Glyceria grandis, Poa palustris, Scirpus cyperinus, and Typha latifolia are sometimes abundant. Forbs include Campanula aparinoides, Epilobium leptophyllum, Eupatorium maculatum, Iris versicolor, Polygonum amphibium, and Comarum palustre (= Potentilla palustris). Scattered shrubs, such as Viburnum nudum, Viburnum dentatum, Spiraea alba, Alnus incana, or Alnus serrulata, may be present.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.22788.CALAMAGROSTISCA
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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