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Tsuga canadensis / Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Forest | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Tsuga canadensis / Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Forest Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of... Description: This hemlock swamp of the Central Appalachians, southeastern New York and northern New Jersey occurs on saturated acidic muck to imperfectly drained mineral soils in upland valleys, bedrock depressions, low slopes, and adjacent to streams and lakes. Mounds and depressions caused by uprooted trees are typical. The tree canopy is closed or nearly closed and is dominated by Tsuga canadensis with associates including Acer rubrum, Nyssa sylvatica, Pinus strobus, and Betula alleghaniensis. The well-developed shrub layer is strongly dominated by Rhododendron maximum. Other shrubs may include Ilex verticillata, Rhododendron viscosum, Vaccinium corymbosum, and Lindera benzoin. The sparse herb layer includes a variety of sedges such as Carex folliculata, Carex trisperma, Carex intumescens, as well as ferns and forbs such as Osmunda cinnamomea, Thelypteris palustris, Onoclea sensibilis, Maianthemum canadense, Cornus canadensis, Coptis trifolia, Symplocarpus foetidus, Trientalis borealis, and Calla palustris. The bryophyte layer is well-developed and strongly dominated by Sphagnum mosses. Other mosses may include Aulacomnium palustre, Hypnum imponens, and Leucobryum glaucum on drier hummocks.  Accession Code: VB.CC.26310.TSUGACANADENSIS 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: Tsuga canadensis Saturated Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Eastern Hemlock / Great Rhododendron / Peatmoss species Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688628 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Tsuga canadensis / Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Forest   Common: Eastern Hemlock - Great Laurel Swamp   Code: CEGL006279 (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Tsuga canadensis / Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Forest