Alaska Arctic Plant Communities
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16. Eriophorum vaginatum-Sphagnum spp. subtype Sphagnum compactum
Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska
Position along mesotopographic gradient: Moist site
Summary of Habitat: Mesic stabilized sandy soils of Northern Alaska
Described from:
Common plant functional types and species:
Graminoid: Eriophorum vaginatum; Carex bigelowii;
Dwarf shrub: Ledum palustre spp. decumbens; Vaccinium vitis-idaea; Cassiope tetragona; Rubus chamaemorus;
Forb: Pedicularis lapponica;
Bryophyte: Sphagnum compactum; Aulacomnium turgidum; Dicranum elongatum; Oncophorus wahlenbergii; Polytrichum strictum;
Lichen: Cladina stygia; Alectoria nigricans; Bryocaulon divergens; Cetraria laevigata; Flavocetraria cucullata; Ochrolechia frigida; Thamnolia subuliformis;
General Comments:
Other names from the Alaska literature:
Braun-Blanquet Name: