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Picea sitchensis - Alnus rubra / Rubus spectabilis Woodland | Martin, R. R., S. J. Trull, W. W...
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Name: Picea sitchensis - Alnus rubra / Rubus spectabilis Woodland
Reference: Martin, R. R., S. J. Trull, W. W...
Description: This plant association is found on low-elevation floodplains of southeastern Alaska. It represents the most frequently disturbed portion of the riparian zone on well-drained undifferentiated alluvium. The stands occur below 60 m (200 feet) elevation. It has a relatively closed canopy averaging 55% cover. <i>Picea sitchensis</i> and <i>Alnus rubra</i> dominate the overstory, and <i>Tsuga heterophylla</i> is a common associate. Overstory height averages 45 m (148 feet) tall. The understory shrub layer is dominated by <i>Rubus spectabilis</i>, and <i>Oplopanax horridus (= Echinopanax horridus)</i> and <i>Ribes bracteosum</i> are also common. The herbaceous layer is sparse and includes <i>Circaea alpina</i> and <i>Tiarella trifoliata</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.36574.CEGL003253
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      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]
Names:   Translated: Sitka Spruce - Red Alder / Salmonberry Woodland
  Scientific: Picea sitchensis - Alnus rubra / Rubus spectabilis Woodland
  Code: CEGL003253
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687137 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo