marly, euic, mesic
Limnic Haplosaprist
southern Michigan
(Edwards series)

These organic soil is composed of highly decomposed muck (Oa horizon) overlying a horizon of undecomposed peat (Oi). The soil contains marl (Lma), a layer of soft calcareous clay, at 76 cm. Ground water levels tend to fluctuate seasonally within the profile, resulting in periodic decomposition of organic materials. When these soils are drained for cultivation, aerobic oxidation of the organic materials can occur rapidly in warm climates. Some of these soils are are cropped; however, the majority are in native vegetation consisting of brush and trees. Common tree species are quaking aspen, American elm, silver maple, and northern whitecedar. This soil is similar to those of the Edwards series. For more information on these soils, click here.