- World Boreal Forests -

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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Myricaceae - Wax Myrtle Family

In the enchanting realm of the boreal forest, the Myricaceae family, known as the Wax Myrtle Family, graces the landscape with its unique and resilient presence. Among its notable members, the Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) stands out as a representative shrub. This hardy shrub, with its aromatic leaves and waxy berries, not only adds a touch of fragrance to the forest but also plays a role in stabilizing soil along coastlines. As a testament to the adaptability of the Wax Myrtle Family, the Bayberry thrives in various habitats within the boreal ecosystem, contributing both visually and ecologically to the intricate tapestry of the northern wilderness.

Myrica & Comptonia

Boreal Forest Shrubs - Myrica pensylvanica - Northern Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica - Northern Bayberry
Found in Ecoregion 1-3.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Myrica gale -Sweet Gale
Myrica gale - Sweet Gale
Found throughout Ecoregions 1-33 but sparesely in boreal Eurasia.
Boreal Forest Shrubs - Comptonia peregrina - Sweetfern
Comptonia peregrina - Sweetfern
Found throughout Ecoregions 4-6.