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Cross -leaved Milkwort: The cross -leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciate) is a plant that has been observed in Minnesota primarily on wet sandy shores of shallow lakes in the Anoka Sandplain, and in sandy or peaty meadows or swales. These habitats may be in low depressions or at the margins of emergent wetlands. Habitats are typically open and sunny with acidic soils and dynamic water tables. Potential suitable habitat for the cross -leaved milkwort may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Fuller's Bristle -berry: Fuller's bristle -berry (Rubus fulled) is a plant that has been observed on the Anoka sandplain in swales and wet meadows. Suitable habitat consists of shallow wetlands sustained by a high-water table and have a ground layer of sedges, broad-leaved herbaceous plants, and often scattered shrubs. Adjacent uplands may also be suitable, if there is direct sunlight and little competition Potential suitable habitat for the Fuller's bristle -berry may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Lance -leaved Violet: The lance -leaved violet (Viola lanceolate) is a plant which occurs in low, moist meadows with a sandy substrate, moist swales in sand dunes and savannas, and occasionally on sandy lakeshores. Potential suitable habitat for the lance -leaved violet may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Pale Sedge: The pale sedge (Carex pallescens) is a vascular plant that has been observed on the margins of fire -dependent forests which inhabit pine, spruce, aspen, and birch. It is most commonly associated with the Lake Superior shoreline but has been documented in Anoka County as well. Potential suitable habitat for the pale sedge may be located within the study area due to the forested portions located throughout the study area. Slimspike Three -awn: The slimspike three -awn (Aristida longespica) is a vascular plant that has been observed in wet meadow and wet prairie habitats associated with the Anoka Sandplain. Soils located in suitable habitat for the three -awn are generally sandy and saturated for a large portion of the year. Potential suitable habitat for the slimspike three -awn may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. St. Lawrence Grapefern: The St. Lawrence greapefern (Sceptridium rugulosum) is a vascular plant that grows in low and moist habitats in brushy or grassy areas and in open forested areas. It can be found growing in mossy areas in fire -dependent pine forests. Potential suitable habitat for the grapefern has also been documented in the transition zone between these habitats and adjacent habitats. The St. Lawrence grapefern may be located within the study area due to the forested portions located throughout the study area. • Swamp Blackberry: The swamp Blackberry (Rubus semisetosus) is a vascular plant that inhabits moist sand along the margins of groundwater -fed swales or marshes but also in surface -dry uplands that are just above the water table. These are usually grass- or sedge -dominated habitats with scattered brush. Potential suitable habitat for the swamp blackberry may be located within the study area due to the presence Lino Lakes Main Street - AUAR 59 July 2025 Page 67 of 617