Southern Blue Ridge Mafic Fen (Low Herb Type) – CEGL003917

Fern-rich portion of mafic fen at Big Spring Bog State Natural Area Preserve in The Glades region of Grayson County.  Cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), royal fern (Osmunda spectabilis), and marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris var. pubescens) are all common, among scattered pitch pines (Pinus rigida).