Swamp -

Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo, and Atlantic White Cedar.

Historically viewed as useless wastelands to be drained for agriculture, swamps are now recognized as critical to environmental health. Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo,

Dominated by woody shrubs like Buttonbush or Smooth Alder. Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo,

A swamp is a forested wetland characterized by poorly drained, mineral-rich soils and a dominant presence of woody plants, specifically trees and shrubs. Often acting as "transition zones" between terrestrial and aquatic environments, swamps are vital ecosystems found on every continent except Antarctica. Core Characteristics and Classification Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo,

Swamps are generally divided into two classes: