United States, Michigan, Oakland, Bridge Valley Fen
42.74266 -83.4474
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 southern portion of fen, 75m north of expressway, 40m west of stream. In tamarack and Toxicodendron vernix thicket on slightly graded ground (up toward highway), just 2m south of marly Typha angustifolia, Dasiphora fruticosa, and Carex area. Carex and Typha angustifolia dominate water pools in footsteps. Red color water. Deer beds present.
Population - Range from a few leaves to 8m with fruits. 1 large shrub per 4m2.