Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

38. Salix phlebophylla-Arctous alpina

Bioclimate Subzone: E

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Acidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Dry exposed site

Summary of Habitat: Dry acidic tundra on fine grained soils in subzone E, Northern Alaska

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Common plant functional types and species:

Prostrate dwarf shrubs: Arctous alpina; Vaccinium vitis-idaea; Vaccinium uliginosum; Salix phlebophylla;

Grass: Hierochloe alpina;

Lichen: Flavocetraria cucullata; Sphaerophorus globosus; Alectoria ochroleuca; Cladina arbuscula;

Moss: Polytrichum strictum; Dicranum elongatum;

 

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Last modified: January 13, 2012