Gleyed Vertisol (GL.V)
Common horizon sequence: Ah, Bvgj or Bvkgj, Bssgj or Bsskgj or Ckssgj, Ckgj or Ckg
These soils have the general properties specified for the Vertisolic order and those members of the Vertisol great group other than the poorly drained members. They differ from Orthic Vertisols by having faint to distinct mottles that indicate gleying within 50 cm of the mineral surface.
Note: Diagnostic horizons are underlined.