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Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland
Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description: This wetland shrubland with saturated substrates is found on mountain stream floodplains. This association includes some bogs in the Southern Appalachians and does not extend into the Piedmont. Stands are dominated by <i>Rhododendron maximum</i> with <i>Kalmia latifolia</i> and <i>Ilex opaca</i>. There may be limited coverage by <i>Sphagnum</i> spp., but peat development is typical. In addition, <i>Chelone</i> sp. may be present in the ground layer. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.35637.CEGL003849
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
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Names:   Common: Southern Appalachian Bog (Rhododendron Type)
  Translated: Great Laurel / Peatmoss species Shrubland
  Scientific: Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland
  Code: CEGL003849
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