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refers to a characteristic growth habit adopted by a variety of species and families growing in alpine and subalpine environments. The growth habit is an adaptation to low nutrient areas and typically involves deep tap roots and densely-packed stems, which decay to form a layer of peat under the
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342:Distribution and habitat
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740:Plant List
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120:Asterales
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192:Synonyms
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