Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

44. Betula nana-Salix pulchra

Bioclimate Subzone: E

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska, Beringian Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Acidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Moist site

Summary of Habitat: Moist acidic shrublands, subzone E

Described from:

 

Common plant functional types and species:

Low shrub: Betula nana; Salix pulchra;

Erect dwarf shrub: Ledum palustre spp. decumbens; Rubus chamaemorus;

Grass: Calamagrostis canadensis;

Moss: Aulacomnium turgidum; Hylocomium splendens;

 

Other names from the Alaska literature:

 

Braun-Blanquet Name: