Typical species include wax myrtle and eastern red cedar. Examples include pine-dominated communities with rushes in the understory or fringe swamp communities such as those that occur along the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds. Maritime Forest A forested community characterized by its stunted growth due to the stresses imposed by its proximity to salt spray from the ocean.
Typical vegetation includes live oak, red maple and swamp tupelo.
Freshwater Marsh Herbaceous areas that are flooded for extended periods during the growing season. Typical communities include species of sedges, millets, rushes and grasses that are not specified in the coastal wetland regulations. Typical species include cypress, black gum, water tupelo, green ash and red maple. Headwater Swamp Wooded, riverine systems along first order streams. These include hardwood dominated communities with soil that is moist most of the year.