Wetland Plants of British Columbia Version 3

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Resource Type
Authors
Jamie Fenneman
Ryan Durand
Jamie Long
Kyla Rushton
Birch Matkowski
Nadia Pagliaro
Jessie Lavallee-Whiffen
Alice Lee
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Resource Date:
2025

Wetland Plants of British Columbia, Version 3 is now published and available for free download!

Wetlands are essential ecosystems in British Columbia—rich in biodiversity and home to a wide variety species. This guide introduces common indicator species found in wetland habitats across the province and is designed to support users in confidently identifying wetland plants while exploring these vital ecosystems.

What’s New in Version 3?

This newly updated edition has been fully restructured for clarity and enhanced with new photo contributions from BCWF staff and members of the public. It’s intended for both new and experienced naturalists and features:

  • Over 140 wetland plant species
  • Photographs showing key characteristics
  • A generalized distribution map of each species
  • A list of common wetland site associations
  • Key identification characteristics
  • Comparisons to similar species

Our hope is that this guide fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the province’s wetland flora. Through this book, we aim to encourage a meaningful connection to these ecosystems and support efforts to understand and protect them for future generations.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this guide to life. Your support makes our ongoing conservation and education efforts possible. We are especially grateful to the funders who helped make this resource publicly accessible.