Name:
Morella cerifera / Hydrocotyle verticillata Wet Shrubland
Reference:
NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description:
This tall wet shrubland of sheltered maritime backdunes is restricted to the mid-Atlantic states. Although the hydrologic regime of this shrubland is somewhat variable, it is influenced by a shallow water table and surface water may be present in pools. A shallow to moderately deep layer of muck usually characterizes the soil profile. This community can form dense wet thickets, particularly in more protected areas. The vegetation is strongly dominated by tall, treelike shrub growth of <i>Morella cerifera</i>, with associates including <i>Baccharis halimifolia, Rosa palustris</i>, and <i>Acer rubrum</i> saplings occurring at very low cover. Shrubs may reach heights of 6 m and appear tree-like in their growth form. Herbaceous vegetation can be quite lush and diverse. Common herbs include <i>Hydrocotyle verticillata, Hydrocotyle umbellata, Chasmanthium laxum, Woodwardia areolata, Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis, Carex longii, Leersia virginica, Polygonum pensylvanicum, Boehmeria cylindrica, Calystegia sepium, Ludwigia palustris, Juncus canadensis, Ptilimnium capillaceum, Lycopus americanus, Galium obtusum, Samolus valerandi ssp. parviflorus, Pluchea odorata, Mikania scandens, Vitis rotundifolia</i>, and <i>Polygonum pensylvanicum</i>. <i>Toxicodendron radicans</i> can be very common and constitutes a large portion of the understory cover. This community can be prone to invasion by <i>Phragmites australis</i>.
Accession Code:
urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32700-{A33621F1-03F1-425E-A2AD-F59EF5D300D8}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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