Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

10. Eriophorum angustifolium-Carex aquatilis subtype Dupontia fisheri

Photo A. A nonacidic version of communtity type <em>Eriophorum angustifolium</em>-<em>Carex aquatilis</em> at Barter Island. Elias et al. 1996, Fig. 9c. D.A. Walker.


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Bioclimate Subzone: C

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Nonacidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Wet site

Summary of Habitat: Wet nonacidic coastal tundra in subzone C

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Common plant functional types and species:

Sedge: Carex aquatilis; Eriophorum angustifolium ssp. triste;

Grass: Dupontia fisheri; Arctophila fulva;

Moss: Drepanocladus brevifolius; Limprichtia revolvens; Sarmenthypnum sarmentosum;

 

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Other names from the Alaska literature:

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Last modified: January 13, 2012