Wetland Communities - Hydric Hammocks
Hydric Hammocks are forested
wetlands (swamps) that are dominated by a mixture of primarily
hardwood tree species with sabal palms. Hydric hammocks are typically
found in areas where limestone is close to the soil surface. Soils are
variable, often a clay layer or limestone layer helps keep the soil
saturated for long periods. Look for stripped matrix in the upper six
inches of the soil column. Typical hydrologic indicators include
buttressing, loop roots, elevated lichen lines and crayfish chimneys.
See illustrated plant ID cards for common
plants.
Canopy
| Botanical name |
Common name |
DEP status |
|
Acer rubrum |
red maple |
FACW |
|
Celtis laevigata |
sugar-berry; hackberry |
FACW |
|
Diospyros virginiana |
common persimmon |
FAC |
|
Fraxinus americana |
white ash |
UPLAND |
|
Fraxinus profunda |
pumpkin ash |
OBL |
|
Gleditsia aquatica |
water-locust |
OBL |
|
Gleditsia triacanthos |
honey-locust |
FACW |
|
Ilex cassine |
dahoon holly |
OBL |
|
Ilex opaca |
American holly |
FAC |
|
Juniperus virginiana |
eastern red cedar |
UPLAND |
|
Liquidambar styraciflua |
sweetgum |
FACW |
|
Liriodendron tulipifera |
tulip tree |
FACW |
|
Magnolia grandiflora |
southern magnolia |
UPLAND |
|
Magnolia virginiana var. australis |
sweetbay magnolia |
OBL |
|
Morus rubra |
red mulberry |
FAC |
|
Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora |
swamp tupelo |
OBL |
|
Persea palustris |
swamp bay |
OBL |
|
Pinus ellottii |
slash pine |
UPLAND |
|
Pinus teada |
loblolly pine |
UPLAND |
|
Quercus laurifolia |
laurel oak |
FACW |
|
Quercus michauxii |
swamp chestnut oak |
FACW |
|
Quercus nigra |
water oak |
FACW |
|
Quercus virginiana |
live oak |
UPLAND |
|
Sabal palmetto |
cabbage palm |
FAC |
|
Tilia americana |
American basswood |
FACW |
|
Ulmus americana var. floridana |
American elm |
FACW |
Subcanopy and Groundcover
| Botanical name |
Common name |
DEP status |
|
Aesculus pavia |
red buckeye |
UPLAND |
|
Arisaema spp. |
jack-in-the-pulpit; green-dragon |
FACW |
|
Berchemia scandens |
rattan vine |
VINE |
|
Carpinus caroliniana |
American hornbeam |
FACW |
|
Chasmanthium latifolium |
spangle grass |
FAC |
|
Chasmanthium sessiliflorum |
longleaf chasmanthium |
FAC |
|
Chasmanthium spp. |
spanglegrass |
FACW |
|
Crataegus marshallii |
parsley haw |
FACW |
|
Crataegus viridis |
green haw |
FACW |
|
Decumaria barbara |
climbing hydrangea |
VINE |
|
Elephantopus nudatus |
purple elephant’s foot |
UPLAND |
|
Elytraria caroliniensis |
Carolina scaly-stem |
FAC |
|
Itea virginica |
Virginia willow |
OBL |
|
Lyonia lucida |
fetter-bush |
FACW |
|
Mitchella repens |
partridge berry |
UPLAND |
|
Osmunda cinnamomea |
cinnamon fern |
FACW |
|
Rhapidophyllum hystrix |
needle palm |
FACW |
|
Rhynchospora spp. |
beakrush |
FACW |
|
Sabal minor |
dwarf palmetto |
FACW |
|
Viburnum dentatum |
arrow-wood |
FACW |
|
Viburnum obovatum |
Walter viburnum |
FACW |
|
Woodwardia areolata |
chainfern |
OBL |
|
Woodwardia virginica |
chainfern |
FACW |
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