Info on the Fen (not a bog)

Cedar Bog in Ohio is a unique natural area renowned for its exceptional ecological significance. It is located in Champaign County, near the town of Urbana, in the central-western part of the state. Cedar Bog is a designated National Natural Landmark and is managed by the Ohio History Connection. The bog is characterized by its diverse and rare plant communities, including a variety of sedges, ferns, and wildflowers. It is named after the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) trees that grow in the area. These trees, along with the surrounding wetlands, create a habitat that supports a rich array of plant and animal species. The bog is characterized by its diverse and rare plant communities, including a variety of sedges, ferns, and wildflowers. It is named after the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) trees that grow in the area. These trees, along with the surrounding wetlands, create a habitat that supports a rich array of plant and animal species.

 

Floristic Qualities of the Local Communities

 

SWAMP FOREST ABBREVIATED SPECIES LIST:

  1. Caltha palustris
    • Common Name: Marsh Marigold
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 6
    • FQAI Value: 8
  2. Iris virginica
    • Common Name: Virginia Iris
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 5
    • FQAI Value: 7
  3. Lindera benzoin
    • Common Name: Spicebush
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 4
    • FQAI Value: 6
  4. Senecio aureus
    • Common Name: Golden Ragwort
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 6
    • FQAI Value: 8
  5. Symplocarpus foetidus
    • Common Name: Skunk Cabbage
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 8
    • FQAI Value: 10
  6. Ranunculus septentrionalis
    • Common Name: Swamp Buttercup
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 4
    • FQAI Value: 6

 

SEDGE MEADOW ABBREVIATED SPECIES LIST:

  1. Dasyphora fruticosa
    • Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 5
    • FQAI Value: 7
  2. Drosera rotundifolia
    • Common Name: Round-Leaved Sundew
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 7
    • FQAI Value: 9
  3. Betula pumila
    • Common Name: Bog Birch
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 4
    • FQAI Value: 6
  4. Valeriana uliginosa
    • Common Name: Marsh Valerian
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 6
    • FQAI Value: 8
  5. Toxicodendron vernix
    • Common Name: Poison Sumac
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 7
    • FQAI Value: 9
  6. Utricularia minor
    • Common Name: Lesser Bladderwort
    • Wetland Status: WET
    • Coefficient of Conservatism: 6
    • FQAI Value: 8