D45
North European pine forests (Pinus sylvestris), partly with Picea abies, with dwarf shrubs (Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), lichens and mosses
Description
Moss-rich pine forests of the rainfall rich Scandinavian mountains. Open stands of weakly growing, branched pines, spruces and birches. Well developed herb layer - particularly in the form of dwarf shrubs. Lichens and mosses can form luxuriant carpets.
Tree Layer
Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine), with admixture of Picea abies (Silver Fir), Picea obovata (Siberian Fir); isolated Betula pubescens (Downy Birch), Betula pendula (Silver Birch)
Scots Pine, with admixture of Silver Fir, Siberian Fir, isolated Downy Birch and Silver Birch
Shrub Layer
isolated Juniperus communis (Juniper), Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)
Pine, Spruce and Alder saplings
Lianas
No details
Herb Layer
Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry_bush), Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry_bush), Calluna vulgaris (heather), Diphasiastrum complanatum (dogs_mercury), Goodyera repens (wild_parsley), Pyrola chlorantha (wild_parsley), Deschampsia flexuosa (lush_grass), Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (alpine_bearberry), Empetrum hermaphroditum (bilberry_bush), Empetrum nigrum (broom_bush [age=2]), Vaccinium uliginosum (bog_blueberry_bush), Linnaea borealis (ABSENT)
Far northern Mirkwood, close to the Grey Mountains
