Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

82. Chamerion latifolium-Artemisia arctica

Bioclimate Subzone: E

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Nonacidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Riparian site, active

Summary of Habitat: Moist nonacidic gravelly active riparian habitats, Subzone E

Described from:

 

Common plant functional types and species:

Forb: Castilleja caudata; Chamerion latifolium; Hedysarum alpinum; Eurybia sibirica;

Low shrub: Salix alaxensis;

 

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Last modified: January 13, 2012