Marsh vs. Wetland

Marshnoun

an area of low, wet land, often with tall grass

Marshnoun

A tract of soft wet land, commonly covered partially or wholly with water; a fen; a swamp; a morass.

Marshnoun

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water;

Marshnoun

United States painter (1898-1954)

Marshnoun

New Zealand writer of detective stories (1899-1982)

Marshnoun

an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times

Marsh

A marsh is a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species. Marshes can often be found at the edges of lakes and streams, where they form a transition between the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Wetlandnoun

Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

Wetlandnoun

a low area where the land is saturated with water

Wetland

A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil.