United States, Michigan, Livingston, Bullard Lake Fen
42.64272 -83.70449
294 meters (964ft)
Inundated and dominated by Typha latifolia and Carex stricta. Located at west end of fen, area is farily diverse, but appears stressed. Dasiphora fruticosa present but dying. Mentha canadensis and Verbena hastata very common. Carex lasiocarpa dominated area in southwest portion of fen. Larix laricina and Juniperus virginicus in area. Shrubs encroaching (starting to) include Frangula alnus, Betula pumila, and Toxicodendron vernix. Typha latifolia also invading. Other species include Carex flava, Pycnanthemum virginicum, and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum. Ground moist.