The reference state has two associated plant communities largely controlled by the influences of ponding and a water table. Community 1.1 typically occurs in the center of the depression, while community 1.2 typically occurs on the edges of the depression. When compared to the depression edge, the center of the depression has wetter soils that pond more frequently and have more abundant graminoid cover.
Submodel
1.1. water sedge / water horsetail - purple marshlocks
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