The Brabbia Marshes Nature Reserve
The Brabbia Marshes area is of post-glacial origin, dating back 20,000 years. This habitat was originally part of an ancient lakeland ecosystem, comprising what have now become Lakes Varese, Comabbio and Biandronno, with a water level at least 20 metres higher than what it is today.
The Brabbia Marshes cover about 400 hectares. The black alder and some species of willow grow in the continuously waterlogged areas. There are many carnivorous plants, such as sundew (Drosera), and Utricularia (lesser bladderwort), as well as habitat-specific species such as water lilies and yellow iris.
The Brabbia Marshes cover about 400 hectares. The black alder and some species of willow grow in the continuously waterlogged areas. There are many carnivorous plants, such as sundew (Drosera), and Utricularia (lesser bladderwort), as well as habitat-specific species such as water lilies and yellow iris.
