580216 Salix niphoclada Rydb.
Distribution
East Chukotka: Rare
Western Alaska: Frequent
Northern Alaska - Yukon: Frequent
Central Canada: Frequent
Hudson Bay - Labrador: Presence uncertain
Southern Arcti Tundra: Rare
Shrub Tundra: Scattered
Bordering boreal or alpine areas: Frequent
2n=
(1) 38 (2x). - Far East (N), Canada. - At least three reports.
(2) 76 (4x). - Far East (N). - Petrovsky and Zhukova (1983a).
Geography: Amphi-Beringian (E): RFE ALA CAN.
Notes: Yurtsev: Besides quite typical specimens of Salix niphoclada from the easternmost Chukchi Peninsula with 2n = 38, identified by A. Skvortsov, there are many deviating collections from more eastern parts of Chukotka in need of revision. For a population from the easternmost Chukchi Peninsula (the Amguema River) there is a count of 2n = 76 referred above.
Higher Taxa
- Salix [5802,genus]