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Leersia hexandra - (Panicum verrucosum, Scleria reticularis) Herbaceous Vegetation | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Leersia hexandra - (Panicum verrucosum, Scleria reticularis) Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description: This depression pond type covers examples which are typically found in small, flat Carolina bays or other depressions with loamy soils and a hydroperiod slightly shorter than other marsh types. The stands of vegetation are dominated by or have a substantial component of <i>Leersia hexandra</i>. The vegetation varies dramatically in response to rainfall cycles. In wetter periods, <i>Leersia hexandra</i> dominates more strongly, while in drier times <i>Panicum verrucosum</i> and <i>Scleria reticularis</i> are also abundant. In long droughts, <i>Panicum hemitomon</i> and various woody species may invade. Other species found in Maryland at low cover include <i>Dichanthelium spretum (= Panicum spretum), Juncus repens, Fimbristylis autumnalis</i>, and <i>Rhynchospora macrostachya</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.35792.CEGL004047
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
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Names:   Common: Small Depression Pond (Cutgrass Prairie Type)
  Translated: Southern Cutgrass - (Warty Panicgrass, Netted Nutrush) Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Leersia hexandra - (Panicum verrucosum, Scleria reticularis) Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL004047
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687659 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo