In the succession of aquatic vegetation, water depth is usally considered a factor of prime importance. Deep swamps are fresh water, woody communities, with surface water throughout most or all of the growing season. The water level changes from about an inch at summer pool level to several feet at winter pool level. Other common species of the study site are Ludwigia, Quercus,Azolla mexicana, Lemna spp. Literature Cited Basinger, M. A. 1994.
Plant species distribution in bald cypress swamps along the Cache River in southern Illinois.
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