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NATURAL HERITAGE

The Natural Communities of Virginia
Classification of Ecological Community Groups
SECOND APPROXIMATION (Version 2.2)


 

ALLUVIAL FLOODPLAIN COMMUNITIES

Ecological community groups of alluvial habits with overland, non-tidal flooding regimes. Structurally and compositionally diverse vegetation is represented.


Bald Cypress – Tupelo Swamps

Coastal Plain / Piedmont Floodplain Forests

Coastal Plain / Piedmont Swamp Forests

Floodplain Ponds and Pools

Semipermanent Impoundments

Piedmont / Mountain Floodplain Forests

Piedmont / Mountain Swamp Forests

Piedmont / Mountain Alluvial Forests

Sand / Gravel / Mud Bars and Shores

Rocky Bars and Shores

Riverside Prairies

photo of James River and floodplain
© Gary P. Fleming
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Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview of VA Physiography & Vegetation

Glossary

Literature

Format of Descriptions

Terrestrial System

Palustrine System: ALLUVIAL FLOODPLAIN COMMUNITIES
   - Bald Cypress - Tupelo Swamps
   - Coastal Plain /Piedmont Floodplain Forests
   - Coastal Plain / Piedmont Swamp Forests
   - Floodplain Ponds and Pools
   - Semipermanent Impoundments
   - Piedmont / Mountain Floodplain Forests
   - Piedmont / Mountain Swamp Forests
   - Piedmont / Mountain Alluvial Forests
   - Sand / Gravel / Mud Bars and Shores
   - Rocky Bars and Shores
   - Riverside Prairies

Riverine System

Estuarine System

Marine System