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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Forest Structure of Taxodium Distichum Swamps of the Gulf Coast, USA

Author(s): B. A. Middleton

Month: Mar
Year: 2009

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Wetlands
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 80-87

Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Wetland,Coastal,Forest

Species Referenced: Cephalanthus occidentalis (Common buttonbush),

Abstract

Researches the effects of wind damage from Hurricane Katrina on forest composition and tree species in bald cypress forests in New Orleans. Cephalanthus occidentalis was one species mentioned that was not killed by the storm.

Suggested Citation

B. A. Middleton. "Effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Forest Structure of Taxodium Distichum Swamps of the Gulf Coast, USA." Wetlands 29.1 (2009): 80-87.

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ISSN: 0277-5212
DOI: 10.1672/08-73.1

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