The Natural Communities of Virginia
Classification of Ecological Community Groups
SECOND APPROXIMATION (Version 2.5)
Information current as of February, 2012
NON-ALLUVIAL WETLANDS OF THE MOUNTAINSEcological community groups of groundwater-controlled, non-alluvial wetlands in the mountain region, including seeps, bogs, fens, and ponds. Structurally and compositionally diverse vegetation is represented.
Mountain / Piedmont Basic Seepage Swamps Mountain / Piedmont Acidic Seepage Swamps |
 Gary P. Fleming |
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Overview of VA Physiography & Vegetation
Palustrine System: NON-ALLUVIAL WETLANDS OF THE MOUNTAINS
- Mountain / Piedmont Basic Seepage Swamps
- Mountain / Piedmont Acidic Seepage Swamps
- High-Elevation Seepage Swamps
- Appalachian Bogs
- Montane Woodland Seeps
- Montane Depression Wetlands
- Calcareous Fens
- Mesic and Wet-Mesic Prairies
- Calcareous Spring Marshes and Muck Fens
- Mafic Fens and Seeps
- Spray Cliffs
- Inland Salt Marshes