Field Guide to Common Aquatic and Riparian Plants of New Hampshire

These flashcards cover the key concepts and terms from the field guide for identifying common aquatic and riparian plants in New Hampshire.

Riparian Area

An area of land and vegetation adjacent to a stream that has a direct effect on the stream.

Field Guide

A publication that provides brief, simplified, and easy identification of common plants.

Submerged Aquatic Plants

Plants that have most of their leaves growing underwater; some floating leaves may also be present.

Floating Aquatic Plants

Plants that are rooted with floating broad leaves.

Emergent Herbaceous Plants

Plants that have leaves extending above the water surface and are usually found in shallow water.

Woody Shrubs

Woody plants generally shorter than trees with no special crown shape.

Canopy Trees

Woody plants that usually grow from the ground with a single erect stem or trunk.

Invasive Species

Non-native plants that spread aggressively and may disrupt local ecosystems.

Habitat

The best conditions for the growth of a particular plant species.

Flowering Period

The time of year when a plant's flowers bloom.

Glossary of Terms

A section of the guide that defines terminology used within the context of plant identification.

Similar Species

Other plant species that may closely resemble the one being described, provided for identification purposes.

Native Species

Plants that originate in a specific geographic location.

Non-Native Species

Plants that do not originate in a specific geographic location and are introduced.

Wetland Flora

Plant species that are found in wetland habitats.

Aquatic Plants

Plants that grow in water, either submerged, floating, or emergent.

Field Manual

A comprehensive reference guide covering various aspects of plant identification and ecology.

Soil Preference

The type of soil conditions that are optimal for a specific plant species.

Growth Rate

The speed at which a plant species grows under its ideal conditions.

Wildlife Value

The significance of a plant species for providing food, shelter, or habitat for wildlife.