Plant Association Information
Chamaedaphne calyculata plant association
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Chamaedaphne calyculata is the dominant species in this association often with 100% cover (Appendix 4). Other species are uncommon , but Ledum palustre and Vaccinium uliginosum may occur. Sphagnum species may dominate the moss layer in some sites.
This association occurs as small patches (sometimes microsites) on wet sites at the edge of wetlands within the boreal forest zone of the park.
Associated Plant Species: Chamaedaphne calyculata,
Rhododendron tomentosum ssp. decumbens,
Sphagnum spp.,
Vaccinium uliginosum