Flora of the Rocky Mountains
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Flora of the Rocky Mountains is the diverse assemblage of plant species adapted to the varied elevations, climates, and ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain range in North America.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ecological assemblage
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floristic region ⓘ |
| climateAdaptation |
cold winters
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continental climate ⓘ short growing season ⓘ variable precipitation ⓘ |
| conservationContext |
protected in national parks
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protected in wilderness areas ⓘ subject of botanical research ⓘ subject of climate adaptation studies ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
alpine tundra vegetation
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altitudinal zonation ⓘ cold-tolerant species ⓘ conifer-dominated forests ⓘ drought-tolerant species ⓘ fire-adapted species ⓘ glacial relict species ⓘ high-elevation plant communities ⓘ montane grasslands ⓘ riparian plant communities ⓘ subalpine meadows ⓘ |
| includesBiomeZone |
alpine zone
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foothills zone ⓘ montane zone ⓘ subalpine zone ⓘ valley bottoms ⓘ |
| includesGrowthForm |
alpine cushion plants
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coniferous trees ⓘ deciduous trees ⓘ ferns ⓘ forbs ⓘ grasses ⓘ lichens ⓘ mosses ⓘ sedges ⓘ shrubs ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
continental–maritime climate gradients
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elevation gradient ⓘ fire regimes ⓘ glacial history ⓘ rain shadow effects ⓘ slope aspect ⓘ snowpack duration ⓘ soil type ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Canada
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North America ⓘ Rocky Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| supports |
diverse pollinator communities
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high plant endemism ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
altered fire regimes
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climate change ⓘ habitat fragmentation ⓘ invasive plant species ⓘ |
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