Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

14. Salix phlebophylla-Arctous alpina (?)

Bioclimate Subzone: D

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Beringian Islands

Substrate Chemistry: Acidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Dry exposed site

Summary of Habitat: Dry acidic alpine areas and fell- fields in Northern Beringian Islands

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Common plant functional types and species:

Graminoid: Arctagrostis latifolia; Carex microchaeta ssp. nesophila; Hierochloe alpina; Trisetum spicatum;

Prostrate dwarf shrubs: Salix phlebophylla; Salix polaris;

Forb: Minuartia arctica; Potentilla spp.; Oxytropis nigrescens; Pedicularis lanata; Artemisia spp.;