- World Boreal Forests -

Shrubs

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Trees

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Shrubs

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Herbs & Wildflowers

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Graminoids

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Ferns

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Aquatic Plants

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Moss & Lichens

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Mushrooms

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

Picture

Rosaceae - Rose Family

In the diverse mosaic of the boreal forest, the Rosaceae family, recognized as the Rose Family, introduces an array of shrubs, including the enchanting Amelanchier, the fruitful Rubus, and the elegant Sorbus. These notable members, though not dominant, impart their unique charm to the northern ecosystem. Amelanchier graces the landscape with delicate blossoms, Rubus offers succulent berries, and Sorbus presents elegant fruit clusters. As significant contributors to the Rosaceae family, they play crucial roles in both the aesthetic and ecological tapestry of the boreal wilderness. Explore the nuanced beauty of Amelanchier, Rubus, and Sorbus, emblematic of the diverse Rose Family in the heart of the boreal forest.

Amelanchier

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Amelanchier alnifolia - Serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia - Serviceverry
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Amelanchier bartramiana - Mountain Serviceberry
Amelanchier bartramiana - Mountain Serviceverry
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33.
Amelanchier humilis - Low Serviceverry
Found throughout Ecoregions 14,18,21.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Amelanchier sanguinea - Roundleaf Serviceberry
Amelanchier sanguinea - Roundleaf serviceberry
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33.

Aronia, Crataegus, Dasiphora, & Malus

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Aronia melanocarpa - Black Chokecherry
Aronia melanocarpa - Black Chokeberry
Found sparsely throughout Ecoregions 1-33.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Cratageous douglasii -Black Hawthorn
Crataegus douglasii - Black Hawtorn
Found in Ecoregions 1-6.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Dasiphora fruticosa - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Dasiphora fruticosa - Shrubby Cinquefoil
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Malus Baccata - Siberian Crabapple
Malus baccata - Siberian Crabapple
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33.

Prunus, & Rosa

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Prunus Pensylvanica - Fire Cherry
Prunus pensylvanica - Fire Cherry
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-19.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Prunus tenella - Russian Almond
Prunus tenella - Russian Almond
Found in Ecoregions 5,6,7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Prunus virginiana - Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry
Found in Ecoregions 1-6.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rosa acicularis - Prickly wild Rose
Rosa acicularis - Prickly Wild Rose
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-21. Introduced in 24.

Rubus

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus arcticus - Stemless raspberry
Rubus arcticus - Stemless Raspberry
Found in Ecoregions 12-19.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus pubescens - Dewberry
Rubus pubescens - Dewberry
Found in Ecoregions 12-19.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus chamaemorus - Cloudberry
Rubus chamaemorus - Cloudberry Found in Ecoregions 1-4.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus spectabilis - Dewberry
Rubus spectabilis - Salmonberry
Found in Ecoregions 12-19.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus idaeus - Wild Red Raspbery
Rubus idaeus - Wild Red Raspberry
Found in Ecoregions 1-24. Introduced in 33.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Rubus parviflorus - Thimbleberry
Rubus parviflorus - Thimbleberry
Found in Ecoregion 14.

Sorbus & Spiraea

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Sorbus americana- Moutain Ash
Sorbus americana - Mountain Ash
Found in Ecoregions 1-7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Sorbus decora - Showy Moutain Ash
Sorbus decora - Showy Mountain Ash
Found in Ecoregions 1-22.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Sorbus scopulina - Western Mountain Ash
Sorbus sitchensis - Sitka Mountain Ash
Found in Ecoregions 4-5.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Sorbus sitchensis - Sitka Mountain Ash
Sorbus scopulina - Western Mountain Ash
Found in Ecoregion 1-7.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Spiraea alba - Narrow-leaved Meadowsweet
Spiraea alba - Narrow-Leaved Meadowsweet
Found in Ecoregions 1-33.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Spiraea latifolia - Broad-leaved Meadowsweet
Spiraea latifolia - Broad-Leaved Meadowsweet
Found in Ecoregions 20-21.