United States, Michigan, Oakland, Bridge Valley Fen
42.74491 -83.4496
261 meters (856ft)
Prairie fen with a large proportion of marl with many cedar-tamarack patches. Lots of Typha angustifolia and the invasive Phragmites australis in the southern portion. A wide variety of Carex fruiting, but few Toxicodendron vernix and the ones seen are usually under 1m. Many rivulets and holes (I fell upto my hip). Not as peaty as other prairie fens in most places. Some management in the northern section by NOHLC, a burn several years ago and woody plant removal. In center of the north-south axis of prairie fen, 25m west of stream, and 30m north of tributary. In Typha stand with Carex and Asteraceae understory. Tussocks present, ground moist to wet.
Population - blue-green v- or w-shaped leaves, small clumps, no fruits.