Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

15. Cladina stellaris-Salix arctica

Bioclimate Subzone: D

Floristic Subprovince: Northern Beringian Islands

Substrate Chemistry: Acidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Dry exposed site

Summary of Habitat: Dry acidic terraces in Northern Beringian Islands

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Common plant functional types and species:

Prostrate dwarf shrubs: Salix ovalifolia; Salix fuscescens; Dryas octopetala;

Lichen: Cladina stellaris; Sphaerophorus globosus; Flavocetraria cucullata;

Graminoid: Carex microchaeta ssp. nesophila;