A railroad (currently used andmaintained), runs almost the entire length. Within 20m on either side of the tracks is almost all herbaceous (weedy but diverse). Further from tracks there are many tamarack trees and shrubs including some autumn olive. In shrubby Carex and Asteraceae meadow. Shrubs include Salix, Toxicodendron vernix, Cornus, Rhamnaceae, and Rosaceae. Ground wet but not puddling. 10m east of boardwalk.
Population - Clumped, very common, prominent in surrounding area, 2-5 individuals per 1m2 area.