Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve
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Location | Sussex and Prince George Counties, Virginia |
Nearest city | Templeton, Virginia |
Coordinates | 37°02′43″N 77°17′41″W / 37.0453°N 77.2948°W[1] |
Area | 354 acres (143 ha) |
Governing body | Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation |
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Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve is a 354-acre (143 ha) Natural Area Preserve located in Sussex and Prince George Counties, Virginia. It preserves a seepage wetland that supports a large collection of rare plants, including camass, bog-buttons, fringed orchids, and purple pitcher plants. The property is located along the right of way for a power line, receiving acidic, low-nutrient groundwater.[2]
References
- ^ Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve Archived 2012-03-20 at the Wayback Machine protectedplanet.net
- ^ Preserve webpage