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A3939 Rubus spectabilis Shrubland Alliance

Type Concept Sentence: Shrublands and thickets dominated by Rubus spectabilis occurring on steep exposed slopes in southern Alaska.

Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Salmonberry Shrubland Alliance

Colloquial Name: Southern Alaskan Salmonberry Shrubland

Hierarchy Level:  Alliance

Type Concept: These shrublands and thickets are dominated by Rubus spectabilis. Alnus viridis may be codominant or not present. Stands occur on steep exposed slopes, primarily stabilized talus and colluvial slopes. This alliance is found in southern Alaska, including the Alaska peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands.

Diagnostic Characteristics: Shrublands dominated by Rubus spectabilis or a mix of Rubus spectabilis with Alnus viridis.

Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available

Classification Comments: No Data Available

Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: Tall to medium-tall deciduous shrublands.

Floristics: Rubus spectabilis is dominant primarily on stabilized talus and colluvial slopes. Alnus viridis may be codominant or not present.

Dynamics:  Some stands may occur on steeper, avalanche-prone slopes.
Environmental Description:  These shrublands are found primarily on stabilized talus and colluvial slopes.
Geographic Range: This alliance is found in southern Alaska, on the Alaska peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands.

Nations: US

States/Provinces:  AK


Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented

Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNR

Greasons: No Data Available
Type Name Database Code Classification Code
Class 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class C02 2
Subclass 2.B Temperate & Boreal Grassland & Shrubland Subclass S18 2.B
Formation 2.B.2 Temperate Grassland & Shrubland Formation F012 2.B.2
Division 2.B.2.Nf Western North American Grassland & Shrubland Division D022 2.B.2.Nf
Macrogroup 2.B.2.Nf.5 Northern Vancouverian Lowland-Montane Grassland & Shrubland Macrogroup M172 2.B.2.Nf.5
Group 2.B.2.Nf.5.a Green Alder - Salmonberry - Feltleaf Willow Vancouverian Shrubland Group G354 2.B.2.Nf.5.a
Alliance A3939 Salmonberry Shrubland Alliance A3939 2.B.2.Nf.5.a
Concept Lineage: No Data Available

Predecessors: No Data Available

Obsolete Names: No Data Available

Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
Concept Author(s): G. Kittel, in Faber-Langendoen et al. (2013)

Author of Description: G. Kittel

Acknowledgements: No Data Available

Version Date: 01-08-14
  • Faber-Langendoen, D., J. Drake, M. Hall, G. Kittel, S. Menard, C. Nordman, M. Pyne, M. Reid, M. Russo, K. Schulz, L. Sneddon, K. Snow, and J. Teague. 2013-2019b. Screening alliances for induction into the U.S. National Vegetation Classification: Part 1 - Alliance concept review. NatureServe, Arlington, VA.