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Shrubs

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Trees

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Shrubs

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Herbs & Wildflowers

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Graminoids

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Ferns

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Aquatic Plants

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Moss & Lichens

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Mushrooms

This subsection contains a list of shrubs found within the boreal ecoregions of Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia & Iceland.

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Caprifoliaceae - Honeysuckle Family

In the boreal forest, the Caprifoliaceae family, which encompasses honeysuckle shrubs, plays a pivotal role in supporting biodiversity. Honeysuckle shrubs, with their clusters of fragrant flowers, attract essential pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This interaction not only fosters the reproduction of various plant species but also contributes to the well-being of specific bird species like the ruby-throated hummingbird. Additionally, the shrubs offer protective cover and nesting sites for small mammals like the red-backed vole and ground-nesting birds such as the hermit thrush. These specific ecological interactions underscore the indispensable role of honeysuckle shrubs in maintaining the intricate balance of the boreal forest ecosystem.

Diervilla, Linnaea & Symphoricarpos

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Northern Bush Honeysuckle - Diervilla lonicera
Diervilla lonicera - Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Found in Ecoregions 1-7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Twinflower-Linnaea-borealis
Linnaea borealis - Twinflower
Found throughout all boreal ecoregions.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Common Snowberry - Symphoricarpos albus
Symphoricarpos albus - Common Snowberry
Found in Ecoregions 4-12,14.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Western Snowberry - Symphoricarpos occidentalis
Symphoricarpos occidentalis - Western Snowberry
Found in Ecoregions 9-14.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Fly Honeysuckle - lonicera canadensis
Lonicera canadensis - Fly Honeysuckle
Found in Ecoregion 1-7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Mountain Fly Honeysuckle - lonicera villosa
Lonicera villosa - Mountain Fly Honeysuckle
Found in Ecoregion 1-7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Perfoliate Honeysuckle - Lonicera-caprifolium
Lonicera caprifolium - Perfoliate Honeysuckle
Found throughout all boreal ecoregions.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Twinberry Honeysuckle - lonicera involucrata
Lonicera involucrata - Twinberry Honeysuckle
Found throughout all boreal ecoregions.
Boreal Forest Shrubs Hairy Honeysuckle - lonicera hirsuta
Lonicera hirsuta - Hairy Honeysuckle
Found throughout all boreal ecoregions.