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Plants
Flat sprays of scaly foliage on a fluted trunk in cold calcareous wetlands.
Field facts
HabitatFens, seepage swamps
RangeNorthern Indiana
When to lookYear-round
StatusState rare (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEastern Redcedar, Arborvitae plantings
Field note: Cedar swamps stay cool all summer, sheltering northern plants and insects.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Fens are among Indiana's rarest habitats; never leave the trail.
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