A new shrub for Ontario: Mountain Bilberry, Vaccinium membranaceum, in Pukaskwa National Park
- Author:
- Barclay-Estrup P.
- Year:
- 1987
- Journal:
- The Canadian Field-Naturalist
- Pages:
- 101(4): 526-531
- Url:
A vegetation survey in Pukaskwa National Park carried out in conjunction with lake, soil, and rock studies resulted in the
confirmation of a new shrub species for Ontario. This species. Mountain Bilberry ( Vaccinium membranaceum), is common in
the study area. It is found on shallow acid soils in mature and over-mature mixed forests. It occurs in a sparse to moderately
dense shrub layer over a usually well-developed herb layer (possibly a response to severe Spruce Budworm defoHation). Lists
of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens (11 species) associated with Mountain Bilberry are included.
Key Words: New species, Vaccinium membranaceum, Mountain Bilberry, Ontario, Pukaskwa National Park.
- Id:
- 16589
- Submitter:
- zdenek
- Post_time:
- Friday, 11 June 2010 16:30