Factors Contributing to Mountain Laurel Distribution
- HF-ID: HF2001-18
- Category: Research Files
- Creator: Matthay, B.A.
- Date: April 21-22, 2001 May 7, 2001
- Location: Prospect Hill Tract (Harvard Forest)
- Media: Paper
- Contents:
- Student report (Freshman Seminar). 1 File Folder . 8.5 inches x 11 inches.
- Keywords: soil, land use history, mapping, shrubs, flora
- Abstract:
- Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) distribution in the Harvard Forest is unusual compared to the distribution of most plants because at first glance there does not seem to be one type of forest environment that it prefers. Mountain Laurel appears in coniferous and deciduous forests, all affects, on flat and steep terrain, in wet and dry areas, and in light and dark environments.
- A survey of a large number of trails throughout the Harvard Forest showed that Mountain Laurel grows predominantly in or near areas that have a land-use history as woodlots. The areas also tend to be swampy or close to swampy parts of the forest.
- Archives Location: Middle Room, stack 13, drawer 1
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