Name:
Calamagrostis canadensis North-Central Wet Meadow
Reference:
Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
Description:
This wet meadow vegetation is widespread in the midwestern United States. Stands occur on the floodplains of small streams, in poorly drained depressions, beaver meadows, levees 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. <i>Calamagrostis canadensis</i> is dominant, often occurring in almost pure stands or with tall sedges, such as <i>Carex aquatilis, Carex lacustris</i>, and <i>Carex stricta</i>. <i>Agrostis gigantea (= Agrostis alba), Glyceria grandis, Poa palustris, Poa compressa, Scirpus cyperinus</i>, and <i>Typha latifolia</i> are sometimes abundant. Forbs include <i>Campanula aparinoides, Epilobium leptophyllum, Eupatorium maculatum, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Impatiens capensis, Iris versicolor, Polygonum amphibium</i>, and <i>Comarum palustre (= Potentilla palustris)</i>. Scattered shrubs, such as <i>Viburnum nudum, Viburnum dentatum, Spiraea alba, Cornus amomum</i>, or <i>Alnus serrulata</i>, may be present. <i>Phalaris arundinacea</i> and/or <i>Lythrum salicaria</i> may be present, especially in disturbed examples.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.36601.CEGL005449
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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