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A marsh is a low-lying wetland. Freshwater
marshes are common wherever groundwater,
surface springs, streams, or run-off cause
frequent flooding or more or less permanent
shallow water. A marsh is alkaline whereas a
bog is acid. Marshes develop on inorganic
silt or clay soils.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn