Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Ecological site F146XY021ME
Marsh
Accessed: 04/24/2024
General information
Provisional. A provisional ecological site description has undergone quality control and quality assurance review. It contains a working state and transition model and enough information to identify the ecological site.
Ecological site concept
This site occurs in flat, marshy areas characterized by herbaceous and/or shrubby vegetation with very few trees. The soils are very deep, very poorly-drained, and formed in well-decomposed organic deposits, generally lacking rock and grit throughout the profile. This ecological site requires further study, particularly with regards to the influence of hydrology for distinguishing between the many distinct plant communities that occur on these open marshland soils. The primary drivers of plant community and dynamics are dissolved nutrient levels and hydrology, however specifics about the influence of these drivers on plant community expression and soil properties are poorly understood.
Associated sites
F146XY031ME |
Mucky Peat Bottom The Mucky Peat Bottom site may occur with this site, often grading into the open Marsh site as wetness increases. |
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F146XY034ME |
Wet Sandy Bog The Wet Sandy Bog site may occur in association with the open Marsh site. |
Similar sites
F146XY031ME |
Mucky Peat Bottom The Mucky Peat Bottom site has very similar soils to the Marsh site, but is capable of supporting significant tree cover. |
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Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
Not specified |
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Shrub |
Not specified |
Herbaceous |
Not specified |
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