Alaska Arctic Plant Communities

76. Betula nana-Salix pulchra

Bioclimate Subzone: E

Floristic Subprovince: Beringian Alaska

Substrate Chemistry: Nonacidic

Position along mesotopographic gradient: Moist site

Summary of Habitat: Moist nonacidic shrublands, Subzone E

Described from:

 

Common plant functional types and species:

Low shrub: Betula nana; Salix pulchra; Salix glauca;

Moss: Pleurozium schreberi; Hylocomium splendens;

 

General Comments:

 

Other names from the Alaska literature: