| Dominant Species: |
Willows (Salix sp.), Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala), Alpine
prickly currant (Ribes montigeum), Wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus
ssp. sachalinensis), Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fructicosa).
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| Description: |
Alpine tundra areas, above treeline, where the vegetation is dominated by
low willows and other prostrate shrubs. Willow species must comprise more than
25% of the total vegetative cover.
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| Distribution: |
Above timberline throughout the state of Colorado.
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| Elevation Range: |
Above timberline.
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| Diagnostic Species: |
Salix sp., Dryas octopetala, Ribes montigeum, Rubus idaeus ssp. sachalinensis, Potentilla fructicosa |
