Alaska Arctic Plant Communities
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85. Alnus viridis-Boschniakia rossica subtype Salix richardsonii (?)
Floristic Subprovince: Northern Alaska
Substrate Chemistry: Nonacidic
Position along mesotopographic gradient: Riparian site, stable
Summary of Habitat: Moist nonacidic shrublands on stable floodplains, Subzone E
Described from:
Common plant functional types and species:
Tall shrub: Alnus viridis spp. fruiticosa; Salix richardsonii;
Erect dwarf shrub: Vaccinium uliginosum; Vaccinium vitis-idaea;
Grass: Calamagrostis canadensis;
Horsetail: Equisetum arvense;
Forb: Pyrola grandiflora; Boschniakia rossica; Valeriana capitata;
Moss: Climacium dendroides; Hylocomium splendens; Thuidium philibertii; Timmia austriaca;
General Comments:
Other names from the Alaska literature: