Plant species distributions can be categorized into floristic elements – geographic regions whose geologic and biologic histories have determined what species occur there. The flora of interior Alaska encompasses six major floristic elements. Select a category below to browse species included in the atlas that exhibit these distributions. To see a list of all species occurring in Denali, which biogeographic information, download a full species list.
Alaska-Yukon Endemic
These species are found only in Alaska and the Yukon Territory, and therefore unique to view.
Circumpolar
Broadly distributed species that occur on all of the continents in the polar region.
North American Endemic
The species are only found in North America, however many are community dominates.
Amphiatlantic
Occurring on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, but lacking on the Pacific side of the globe.
Amphiberingian
Occurring on both sides of the Bering Strait, but lacking on the Atlantic side of the globe.
Incompletely Circumpolar
Broadly distributed species that occur on all polar continents except Greenland or Europe.