marshy

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Milk parsley, which grows in marshy habitats, was once widespread around Hornsea Mere, but has declined sharply in recent decades.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

After hearing a voice from the sky, Guglielmo settled in Malavalle, meaning "the bad valley," in the marshy Maremma region of Tuscany.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

It’s all he ever wanted to do, since he was around 12 years old and accompanied his father, a mailman and part-time shrimper, as he spent weekends trawling the marshy waters off Louisiana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Sambas Regency, the county-sized region in West Kalimantan Province where Perapakan is located, is a major producer, with the birds thriving in its marshy coastal areas, rich with insects.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024

They found a marshy beach, nestled back against the piney woods.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt