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Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Seepage Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Seepage Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
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: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32709-{FB1F59A1-59C9-4F13-A3D6-BD873DFD050C}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 16-Sep-2013 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684492 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL003849
  Translated: Great Laurel / Peatmoss species Seepage Shrubland
  Common: Southern Appalachian Bog (Rhododendron Type)
  Scientific: Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Seepage Shrubland
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(similar) Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland
(similar) CEGL003849
(similar) Rhododendron maximum / Sphagnum spp. Shrubland