Boreal Biome Deck (in progress)
2017 – (See Cards | Deck Info | Purchase)…
This set was designed by Jonathan DeMoor and Elly Knight to highlight boreal forest ecosystems. The boreal biome encircles the northern pole of the planet north of the 50th parallel and is found in Canada, Russia, and the Nordic countries. Note that the purchasable and downloadable versions focus on three different terrain designations (Upland, Lowland, and Anthropogenic) and are not compatible with other Phylo decks.
Sedge Species
Carex spp.
2 POINTS
Fact: Sedges can be confused with grasses, but are found in wet areas and have three-sided stems: remember “Sedges have edges”.
Grass Species
Poaceae spp.
1 POINTS
Fact: There are > 100 grass species in the boreal forest, many of which have been introduced from Europe and are considered invasive weeds.
Willow Species
Salix spp.
2 POINTS
Fact: The many species of willow in the boreal forest often hybridize, making them notoriously difficult to identify.
Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera 
3 POINTS
Fact: Dogwood in indicative of nutrient rich sites in the boreal forest and is preferred winter browse for many ungulates.
Wild Rose
Rosa acicularis 
2 POINTS
Fact: Generally found in patches of sun, wild rose brings a sweet smell and splash of colour to the boreal forest when it blooms.
Wild Red Raspberry
Rubus idaeus 
1 POINTS
Fact: Wild red raspberry is a biennial plant-it grows a flowerless stalk one year, which then produces fruit and dies the next year.