Sedges and Irises at Beanblossom Bottoms

What do sedges and irises have in common? On this hike at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve, we’ll explore wetland plants that may look very different at first glance but are all monocots, sharing key traits like parallel veins, fibrous roots, and floral parts in threes. We’ll focus on identifying these species in the field, discuss what they reveal about wetland health, and examine how monocot plants help shape and stabilize wetland ecosystems.