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Vaccinium uliginosum - Harrimanella hypnoides - Loiseleuria procumbens Dwarf-shrubland | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Vaccinium uliginosum - Harrimanella hypnoides - Loiseleuria procumbens Dwarf-shrubland Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of... Description: This alpine heath snowbank community occurs at the higher elevations above treeline in alpine regions of the northern New England Appalachians. It is most typical just below the rims of alpine cirques or over the brow of alpine cliffs, where significant snow accumulates on the lee side of rocks and ledges, and is the last snow to melt in the spring. Elevations are above 4600 feet. Soils are moderately well-drained, but thin and gravelly. The dwarf-shrub layer is dominant, with 65-90% cover. Herbs are scattered in openings among the shrubs, and may be locally abundant on rock shelves. Dominant species include the dwarf-shrubs Vaccinium caespitosum, Vaccinium uliginosum, Ledum groenlandicum, and Empetrum nigrum. Particularly characteristic, although not necessarily dominant, are Harrimanella hypnoides, Phyllodoce caerulea, and Loiseleuria procumbens. Important herbs include Deschampsia flexuosa, Carex bigelowii, and Solidago macrophylla. Lower-elevation herbs may also be present here, including Maianthemum canadense and Cornus canadensis. The particular setting and the presence of alpine species Harrimanella hypnoides, Loiseleuria procumbens, and Phyllodoce caerulea differentiate this community from other alpine heathlands and krummholz communities.  Accession Code: VB.CC.18822.VACCINIUMULIGIN Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Vaccinium uliginosum Dwarf-shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Bog Blueberry - Mossplant - Alpine-azalea Dwarf-shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684923 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL006155   Scientific: Vaccinium uliginosum - Harrimanella hypnoides - Loiseleuria procumbens Dwarf-shrubland   Common: Alpine Heath Snowbank (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Vaccinium uliginosum - Harrimanella hypnoides - Loiseleuria procumbens Dwarf-shrubland