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In Geography , a marsh is a type of Wetland , featuring Grass es, Rush es, Reed s, Typha s, Sedge s, and other herbaceous Plant s (possibly with low-growing woody plants) in a context of shallow Water . A marsh is different from a Swamp , which is dominated by trees rather than grasses and low herbs. The water of a marsh can be Fresh , Brackish , or Saline . Coastal marshes may be associated with Estuaries and along waterways between coastal Barrier Island s and the inner coast.

Marshes are critically important wildlife Habitat , often serving as breeding grounds for a wide variety of Animal life.

Constructed Wetland s featuring surface-flow design are usually in the form of a marsh.