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CEGL004475 Woodwardia virginica / Sphagnum cuspidatum Marsh
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Virginia Chainfern / Toothed Peatmoss Marsh
Colloquial Name: Chainfern Small Depression Pond
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This generally defined association covers seasonally flooded wetland depressions, often strongly dominated by Woodwardia virginica, which occur in acidic sands of the Coastal Plain. Vegetation is tall, up to 1.5 m in height. Additional associates include Triadenum virginicum, Carex striata, Hypericum mutilum, and Decodon verticillatus. Woody associates typically occur at the periphery of the pond, and may include scattered and stunted individuals of Acer rubrum, Pinus taeda, Liquidambar styraciflua, Clethra alnifolia, Rhododendron viscosum, or Vaccinium corymbosum. More information is needed on this vegetation type. It is attributed to various states in the Atlantic Coastal Plain from Delaware to Florida.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: In Virginia, vegetation such as this would be considered an inclusion in other Coastal Plain depression pond associations, such as ~Liquidambar styraciflua - Acer rubrum - Nyssa biflora / Carex joorii Swamp Forest (CEGL006223)$$ and ~Cephalanthus occidentalis / Polygonum hydropiperoides - Panicum verrucosum Shrub Swamp (CEGL006242)$$.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Stands of this generally defined association are often strongly dominated by Woodwardia virginica. The vegetation may be tall, reaching up to 1.5 m in height. Additional associates include Triadenum virginicum, Carex striata, Hypericum mutilum, and Decodon verticillatus. Woody associates typically occur at the periphery of the pond or depression and may include scattered and stunted individuals of Acer rubrum, Pinus taeda, Liquidambar styraciflua, Clethra alnifolia, Rhododendron viscosum, or Vaccinium corymbosum. In addition, Sphagnum mosses (e.g., Sphagnum cuspidatum, Sphagnum palustre) are also typical components. More information is needed on this vegetation type.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: Stands of this generally defined association are seasonally flooded wetland depressions or ponds which occur in acidic sands of the Coastal Plain.
Geographic Range: This association is attributed to various states in the Atlantic Coastal Plain from Delaware to Florida.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, SC
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Moderate
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G2?
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class | C02 | 2 |
| Subclass | 2.C Shrub & Herb Wetland Subclass | S44 | 2.C |
| Formation | 2.C.4 Temperate to Polar Freshwater Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Formation | F013 | 2.C.4 |
| Division | 2.C.4.Ne Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Division | D322 | 2.C.4.Ne |
| Macrogroup | 2.C.4.Ne.2 Beaksedge species - Spikerush species - Panicgrass species Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain Wet Prairie & Marsh Macrogroup | M067 | 2.C.4.Ne.2 |
| Group | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g Beaksedge species - Spikerush species - Yellow-eyed-grass species Pondshore & Wet Prairie Group | G915 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
| Alliance | A1383 Broad-fruit Horned Beaksedge - Narrow-fruit Horned Beaksedge Pondshore Marsh Alliance | A1383 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
| Association | CEGL004475 Virginia Chainfern / Toothed Peatmoss Marsh | CEGL004475 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Woodwardia virginica / Sphagnum (cuspidatum, palustre) Herbaceous Vegetation (Clancy 1996)
= Woodwardia virginica Herbaceous Vegetation (Bartgis 1986)
< Small Depression Pond (Schafale and Weakley 1990)
= Woodwardia virginica Herbaceous Vegetation (Bartgis 1986)
< Small Depression Pond (Schafale and Weakley 1990)
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