United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.78564 -83.19823
254 meters (833ft)
Heart Lake - Prairie fen surrounding lake. Appears to be heavily encroached by invasives (Phalaris arundinacea, Typha angustifolia, Phragmites australis) surrounded by wooded upland. Heron rookery on southwest side around to the north side. Most of rookery old, but a few nests remain. Shoe Lake - Lakeside fen surrounded by woodland. Similar to Heart Lake. No management apparent. In Carex, Asteraceae, and Pycnanthemum virginianum meadow. Shrub layer of +/- 1m Cornus and Salix. 15m west of quadrat is a line of living tamarack trees. 30-40m west of road and 100m south of canoe access. Ground hummocky and moist, but no puddling.
Population - Several in area, 1 per 2-4m2, many have open white flowers. Associated with asters and Pycnanthemum virginianum.