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Ledum groenlandicum - Kalmia microphylla / Sphagnum spp. Shrub Bog | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Ledum groenlandicum - Kalmia microphylla / Sphagnum spp. Shrub Bog
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This association occurs at low elevations in depressions, on slopes, surrounding lakes or ponds, or associated with flat floodplains. Water tables are often at or near the surface for much of the growing season, and organic decomposition is slow. The substrate is moderately quaking to firm peat mats. Well-developed hummocks are common. <i>Ledum groenlandicum</i> and/or <i>Kalmia microphylla</i> form a dense, short-shrub layer. Other dwarf-shrubs frequently present are <i>Vaccinium oxycoccos</i> and <i>Gaultheria shallon</i>. A variety of herbaceous species may occur, the most frequent are usually <i>Drosera rotundifolia</i> and <i>Comarum palustre</i>. <i>Sphagnum</i> spp. are the dominant feature in the spaces among vascular plants. This association occurs on the Olympic Peninsula and the northern Puget Lowland. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32296-{D43E3054-5B27-47E9-A969-A2CAF0CBF63E}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 04-Jan-2016 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683752 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL003414
  Translated: Bog Labrador-tea - Alpine Laurel / Peatmoss species Shrub Bog
  Scientific: Ledum groenlandicum - Kalmia microphylla / Sphagnum spp. Shrub Bog
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Ledum groenlandicum - Kalmia microphylla / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland
(similar) Ledum groenlandicum - Kalmia microphylla / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland