Definition of "hydric" [hy•dric]

• Relating to, characterized by, or requiring considerable moisture. (adjective)

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• "Group 1 Hydric Soils are those soils that nearly always display consistent hydric conditions."
• "West of the parkway, approximately 170 acres coinciding with the extent of hydric soils can be considered lowland forest based on depth to seasonal high water table."
• "Group 2 Hydric Soils are soils displaying consistent hydric conditions in most places, but additional verification is necessary."