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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 <i>Pinus rigida</i> with an understory of ericaceous shrubs such as <i>Chamaedaphne calyculata</i>. <i>Sphagnum</i> mosses form a dense mat. Canopy associates include <i>Acer rubrum, Betula populifolia</i>, and <i>Nyssa sylvatica</i>. Other shrubs include <i>Vaccinium corymbosum, Kalmia angustifolia, Photinia pyrifolia (= Aronia melanocarpa), Vaccinium myrtilloides</i>, and <i>Gaylussacia baccata</i>. <i>Eriophorum</i> spp., <i>Scirpus</i> spp., <i>Calopogon tuberosus, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Rhynchospora alba, Drosera rotundifolia, Drosera intermedia</i>, and <i>Carex trisperma</i> are typical herbs. Other herbs are <i>Cornus canadensis, Gaultheria procumbens, Pteridium aquilinum, Osmunda cinnamomea, Maianthemum canadense</i>, and <i>Trientalis borealis</i>. 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.31332.CEGL006194
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      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
  • This Community's Children: [none]
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  Common: Pitch Pine Bog
  Translated: Pitch Pine / Leatherleaf / Peatmoss species Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus rigida / Chamaedaphne calyculata / Sphagnum spp. Woodland
  Code: CEGL006194