Wet Saline Marshes And Swamps
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Description
Salt marshes of coastal tidal zones are grasslands dominated by perennial grasses and sedges. Distinct vegetation zones may be present, coincident with different flooding regimes. Saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) dominates frequently inundated areas, whereas needle rush (Juncus roemerianus) dominates higher, less frequently flooded areas.
Description
Mangrove swamp is a dense forest or shrubland, situated on coastal an estuarine shorelines with low wave energy. There are three mangrove species in Florida; red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) and black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) occur within the coastal range of MLRA 154.
Description
This state describes permanently flooded conditions for this site. Permanent flooding may result from damming, or a natural event causing permanent inundation.
Description
This state describes conditions related to land use conversion for community production. Drastic changes in hydrologic regime result from draining and clearing.
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