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Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland | Shephard, M. E. 1995. Plant comm...
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Name: Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland
Reference: Shephard, M. E. 1995. Plant comm...
Description: This plant association is found primarily on peatlands occurring on distal outwash, uplifted tidal flats, and moraines in the rainforests of south-central Alaska and extending into southeastern Alaska. It is a late-seral association that appears relatively stable. Stands are dominated by <i>Picea sitchensis</i> or <i>Tsuga mertensiana</i> and regeneration is common for both conifer species. Trees are typically less than 6 m (20 feet) tall and 13-40 cm (5-16 inches) in diameter. Downed logs are uncommon. The shrub layer is dominated by <i>Myrica gale</i> and <i>Vaccinium</i> species. Common dwarf-shrubs are <i>Empetrum nigrum</i> and <i>Vaccinium oxycoccos (= Oxycoccus palustris)</i>. Common forbs are <i>Cornus canadensis</i> and <i>Rubus arcticus</i>. The two most common sedges are <i>Carex aquatilis var. dives (= Carex sitchensis)</i> and <i>Eriophorum angustifolium</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.37165.CEGL003270
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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:   Translated: Sitka Spruce / Peatmoss species Woodland
  Scientific: Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland
  Code: CEGL003270
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