| − | A '''brackish marsh''' is a [[marsh]] occurring where [[salinity]] ranges from 3-15 parts per thousand ([[ppt]]). Brackish marshes are generally dominated by Spartina patens (wiregrass).<ref>USGS</ref> | + | A '''brackish marsh''' is a [[marsh]] occurring where [[salinity]] ranges from 3-15 parts per thousand ([[ppt]]). Brackish marshes are generally dominated by ''Spartina patens'' (wiregrass).<ref>http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/glossary.html</ref> |