A Unique Wetland in Maryland

The flora, vegetation, and subsurface conditions of a unique swamp and savanna wetland are described. Three vegetation zones are present: savanna, Atlantic white cedar swamp, and deciduous swamp. A total of 47, 39, and 42 vascular plant taxa are found within these zones, respectively, including a number of taxa characteristic of “bogs” or other acidic habitats such as Habenaria blephariglottis, H. ciliaris, Pogonia ophioglossoides, Drosera intermedia, and Utricularia sp. The discovery of this swamp and savanna wetland is considered significant in that the site is vegetatively unique in Maryland.