United States, Michigan, Oakland, Rattalee Lake Fen
42.76965 -83.57603
282 meters (925ft)
Amoeboid fen on either side of Shiawassee River. Significantly encroached, few open areas remain. Some portions appear to be high quality Poweshiek habitat Typha latifolia/Lythrum salicaria dominated area just north of Shiawassee River. Note: Zizania aquatica found on Shiawassee River just downstream of bridge. Fairly weedy area. Common species include Carex lasiocarpa, C. stricta, Campanula aparinoides, and many Salix spp. Ground moist but firm.