Micranthes nivalis
alpine saxifrage
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

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Map

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Distribution of Micranthes nivalis
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Ecology

Ecological Framework for Micranthes nivalis

The table below shows the species-specific information calculated from
original data (BEC database) provided by the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.
(Updated August, 2013)

Site Information
Value / Class

Avg

Min

Max

Elevation (metres)
2065 1640 2560
Slope Gradient (%)
29 0 68

Aspect (degrees)
[0 - N; 90 - E; 180 - S; 270 - W]

189 20 325
Soil Moisture Regime (SMR)
[0 - very xeric; 4 - mesic;
8 - hydric]
2 1 6
Modal Nutrient Regime
Class
C
# of field plots
 species was recorded in:
25
Modal BEC Zone Class
BAFA

All BEC Zones (# of stations/zone) species was recorded in

AT(2), BAFA(12), ESSF(7), IMA(2)