Eriophorum polystachion L.
[= Eriophorum angustifolium ssp. angustifolium]

Idaho: Boundary County: Panhandle National Forest, W. Fk. W. Fk. Smith Creek RNA, ca 30 mi N of Bonner's Ferry, Selkirk Range, to the north of W Fk Cabin. Elev. 5520 ft.
T64N R03W S29 SE
Datum: WGS 84. Uncertainty: 871 meters. Coordinate Source: Digital Map. Updated PLSS from T39N to T64N.
Large sloping wetland complex with scattered ponds surrounded by Sphagnum mats which are dominated by Carex prionophylla (immediately around ponds) and Eriophorum polystachion in low, wet areas. Surrounding forest patch on raised areas and along streams dominated mostly by Abies lasiocarpa and Picea engelmannii w/ scattered Pinus albicaulis seedings. Understory species in more mesic areas include Xerophyllum tenax and Vaccinium globulare. Wetter understories characterized by Rhododendron albiflorum, Vaccinium occidentale, Senecio triangularis and Menziesia ferruginea. With Danthonia intermedia, Carex paupercula, A. scabra, C. prionophylla. Abundance: prominent, forming large rhizo. patches mostly on wet to saturated Sphagnum mats. Phenology: Fruits.

R. Bursik 1379, Jul 22, 1988
With P. Gier
ID, Accession: 98763, Barcode: ID021373