Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

61. Carex aquatilis-C. glareosa / Salix fuscescens-Sphagnum balticum complex (?)

Bioclimate Subzone: E

Floristic Subprovince: Beringian Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Acidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Wet site

Summary of Habitat: Wet / moist acidic tundra complex, Nunivak Island

Described from:

 

Common plant functional types and species:

Sedge: Carex aquatilis; Carex glareosa;

Prostrate dwarf shrubs: Salix fuscescens;

Moss: Sphagnum spp.;

 

Other names from the Alaska literature:

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Last modified: January 13, 2012