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NY Heritage: Perched bog | Ecological Communities of New York, 2nd Ed.
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Name: NY Heritage: Perched bog Reference: Ecological Communities of New York, 2nd Ed. Description: An ombrotrophic (or very weakly minerotrophic) peatland that occurs in shallow depressions in rock outcrops where there is a perched water table. Vegetation is dominated by peat mosses (Sphagnum spp.) and ericaceous shrubs, and the substrate is a shallow peat overlying bedrock. Water in a perched bog is usually very acid (pH less than 5.0), has low amounts of dissolved minerals, and is especially low in calcium ions. Species diversity is usually low. Characteristic species include several peat mosses (Sphagnum fuscum, S. rubellum, S. capillifolium, and S. magellanicum), leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata), sheep laurel (Kalmia angustifolia), steeple-bush (Spiraea tomentosa), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), and sedges (Carex spp.). More data on this community are needed.  Accession Code: VB.CC.28967.NYHERITAGEPERCH Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 1
	Party Perspective according to: Howard, Timothy Perspective from: 03-Dec-2004 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: NY Heritage: PALUSTRINE SYSTEM This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Other: NY Heritage: Perched bog