United States, Michigan, Oakland, Bridge Valley Fen
42.74404 -83.44854
264 meters (866ft)
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. 25m southeast of stream (2-3m wide). In very marl zone dominated by Dasiphora fruticosa, Typha angustifolia, Eleocharis, and Schoenoplectus. 200-250m north of expressway, 30m west of wooded prairie fen. Tamarack and cedar less than 4m tall popping up nearby. Some standing water nearby and water pools in footsteps.
Population - Fruiting clumps of both male and female plants common in area. Many fruits ripening. Associated with C. flava, Eleocharis spp., and Dasiphora fruticosa.