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Pinus rigida / Chamaedaphne calyculata / Sphagnum spp. Woodland | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus rigida / Chamaedaphne calyculata / Sphagnum spp. Woodland
Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association comprises pitch pine bogs of the Northeast. It is characterized by an open canopy of Pinus rigida with an understory of ericaceous shrubs such as Chamaedaphne calyculata. Sphagnum mosses form a dense mat. Canopy associates include Acer rubrum, Betula populifolia, and Nyssa sylvatica. Other shrubs include Vaccinium corymbosum, Kalmia angustifolia, Photinia pyrifolia (= Aronia melanocarpa), Vaccinium myrtilloides, and Gaylussacia baccata. Eriophorum spp., Scirpus spp., Calopogon tuberosus, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Rhynchospora alba, Drosera rotundifolia, Drosera intermedia, and Carex trisperma are typical herbs. Other herbs are Cornus canadensis, Gaultheria procumbens, Pteridium aquilinum, Osmunda cinnamomea, Maianthemum canadense, and Trientalis borealis. This type occurs on acidic soils in poorly drained depressions or basins that may have deep accumulation of peat. Often found, but not exclusively, in proximity to upland sandplain pine barrens. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.25204.PINUSRIGIDACHAM
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Pitch Pine / Leatherleaf / Peatmoss species Woodland
  UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126012 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL006194
  Scientific: Pinus rigida / Chamaedaphne calyculata / Sphagnum spp. Woodland
  Common: Pitch Pine Bog
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(undetermined) Pinus rigida / Chamaedaphne calyculata / Sphagnum spp. Woodland