Wet Meadow
Goal:
To provide a small area where plants thrive in continuously-damp soil that receives direct sunlight for only several hours per day. Situated only 10鈥�15 meters from another area on the roof that provides different conditions, students can compare biodiversity in these differing micro-habitats.
Maintenance:
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- Weekly check for any garbage or damage
- Jewel weed (Impatiens capensis), also known as touch-me-not because when you touch the swollen seed pods they 鈥渆xplode鈥� the seeds into nearby areas, dominates this area. The sprinklers and poor drainage helps this plant thrive.
Interesting Notes:
Humid conditions at ground level and dense plant growth-producing shade create a micro-habitat for invertebrates that need these conditions (e.g. slugs, worms).
