Alaska Arctic Plant Communities
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83. Dryas integrifolia-Lupinus arcticus
Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska
Substrate Chemistry: Nonacidic
Position along mesotopographic gradient: Riparian site, stable
Summary of Habitat: Dry nonacidic gravelly river terraces, Subzone E
Described from:
Common plant functional types and species:
Prostrate dwarf shrubs: Dryas integrifolia; Arctous rubra; Salix reticulata;
Erect dwarf shrub: Salix richardsonii; Vaccinium uliginosum; Rhododendron lapponicum;
Forb: Anemone parviflora; Bistorta vivipara; Castilleja caudata; Lupinus arcticus; Oxytropis campestris; Oxytropis borealis; Pedicularis capitata;
Sedge: Carex scirpoidea; Carex rupestris;
Horsetail: Equisetum variegatum;
Moss: Rhytidium rugosum; Hylocomium splendens; Tomentypnum nitens;
Lichen: Flavocetraria cucullata; Flavocetraria nivalis; Cladonia pocillum; Dactylina arctica; Masonhalea richardsonii; Peltigera canina; Thamnolia subuliformis;
General Comments:
Other names from the Alaska literature:
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