Home›Flowering Plants›Habitat›AlpineBiomeAlpineAlso Known As Alpine TundraDesert and Tundra BiomesAlpineReference and ClassificationThoroughly VerifiedThe alpine biome occupies the high-elevation zone of mountains worldwide, beginning just below the permanent snow line and running down to the tree line. Despite lying at temperate and even tropical latitudes, its short, cold summers and long freezing winters produce conditions that parallel arctic tundra, and only a few hundred cold-hardy, low-growing plant species survive its thin air, intense sunlight and battering winds.FactsAlpineConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesTake a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsClimateAnnual Precipitation (mm)Well-attested300 1Representative average for alpine tundra generally; local precipitation varies substantially by mountain range and elevation.Typical Low Temperature (C)Well-attested-18 1Typical High Temperature (C)Well-attested15 2AlpineFilter Results5 entriesCommon GroupAllAsters And Composites (Asterales) (2)Cabbages And Mustards (Brassicales) (1)Carnations And Cacti (Caryophyllales) (1)Mints, Nightshades And Allies (Lamiales/Solanales) (1)Everyday GroupAllAsters And Composites (Asterales) (2)Cabbages And Mustards (Brassicales) (1)Carnations And Cacti (Caryophyllales) (1)Mints, Nightshades And Allies (Lamiales/Solanales) (1)Where It LivesAllAfghanistan (1)Albania (2)Algeria (1)Australia (2)Austria (2)Belarus (1)Belgium (2)Bolivia (1)Canada (2)Croatia (1)Cyprus (1)Czechia (1)Denmark (2)Estonia (1)Finland (2)France (2)Germany (2)Hungary (1)Iceland (2)Iran (1)Ireland (2)Italy (2)Morocco (1)Netherlands (2)North America (2)Norway (2)Palestine (1)Peru (1)Poland (1)Portugal (1)Romania (2)Spain (1)Sweden (2)Switzerland (2)Turkmenistan (1)Ukraine (1)United Kingdom (1)Conservation StatusAllEndangered (1)Least Concern (1)Not Evaluated (2)DietAllPhotosynthetic Autotroph (5)System (Realm)AllMarine (1)Terrestrial (4)Living or ExtinctAllYes (5)Relationship to PeopleAllFarmed or Commercially Raised (1)Used in Traditional Medicine (1)CITES AppendixAllNot Listed (4)NatureServe RankAllG2 Imperiled (1)G5 Secure (1)GNR Unranked (1)TaxonomyAllAsteraceae (2)Brassicaceae (1)Caryophyllaceae (1)Magnoliopsida (1)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 5Cerastium tomentosumAlpineHawaii SilverswordAlpineMacaAlpinePlantago maritimaAlpineSilverswordAlpineConnectionsDemonstratesHibernation, Natural Phenomena Well-attested Marmots and other alpine mammals hibernate through the long, harsh winter above the tree line.Source Alpine Biome (Blue Planet Biomes)Home ToNew Zealand rock wren, Species Well-attested Source New Zealand rock wren (Wikipedia)Olympic marmot, Species Well-attested Source Olympic marmot (Wikipedia)Parsley Fern, Species Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Cryptogramma crispatier 2Plantago maritima, Species Well-attested Source Plantago maritima (Wikipedia)Pulsatilla vernalis, Species Well-attested Source Pulsatilla vernalis (Wikipedia)Siberian Ibex, Species Well-attested Source Siberian ibex (Wikipedia)Silversword, Species Well-attested Source NatureServe Explorer: Argyroxiphium sandwicenseSnow Leopard, Species Well-attested Source Snow Leopard (Wikipedia)tier 2South American Coati, Species Well-attested Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Nasua nasua (Animal Diversity Web)Spikemoss, Species Well-attested Source Selaginella - WikipediaSunda Stink Badger, Species Well-attested Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Mydaus javanensisTakin, Species Well-attested Source Takin (Wikipedia)Thorold's deer, Species Well-attested Source Thorold's deer (Wikipedia)Tibetan Antelope, Species Well-attested Source Tibetan antelope (Wikipedia)Variable Checkerspot, Species Well-attested Source NatureServe Explorer: Euphydryas chalcedonaVicuña, Species Well-attested Source Vicuña (Wikipedia)tier 2Volcano rabbit, Species Well-attested Source Volcano rabbit (Wikipedia)Western Toad, Species Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Western Toadtier 2Weta, Species Well-attested Source Wētā - WikipediaWhitebark Pine, Species Well-attested Source NatureServe Explorer: Pinus albicaulisWhite-tailed jackrabbit, Species Well-attested Source White-tailed jackrabbit (Wikipedia)Wild Yak, Species Well-attested Source Wild Yak (Wikipedia)tier 2Showing 51 to 72 of 72 in Home To, page 2 of 2.← Previous12In the Other AtlasesSame AsAlpineAlso in Transport Atlas: the same subject.Sources1. Tundra Biome (Global Bioenergy)tier 2Global BioenergyAlpine Tundra Climate sectionWinters are less severe than in the Arctic, with lows rarely dipping below -18 C (0 F).Alpine Tundra Precipitation sectionAlpine tundra tends to receive more precipitation than the Arctic tundra, averaging 12 inches (30 cm) yearly.2. Alpine Biome (Blue Planet Biomes)Blue Planet BiomesIntroductionIn the summer average temperatures range from 10 to 15° C .In Category: Biomes, blueplanetbiomes.org/alpine.php, opening linesCold, snowy, windy. When you hear those words they make you think of mountains.Demonstrates: Hibernation, blueplanetbiomes.org/alpine.php, animal adaptations sectionAlpine animals adapt to the cold by hibernating, migrating to lower, warmer areas, or insulating their bodies with layers of fat.View the SourceGuanaco (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaHome To: GuanacoView the SourceVicuña (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaHome To: Vicuña, Distribution sectionQuote, Home To: Vicuña, Distribution sectionVicuñas live at altitudes of 3,200 to 4,800 m (10,500-15,700 ft)View the SourceWikipedia: Cryptogramma crispatier 2WikipediaHome To: Parsley Fern, Wikipedia intro states: "Cryptogramma crispa, the parsley fern, is an Arctic-alpine species of fern native to Europe and parts of Asia. It produces separate sterile and fertile fronds"Home To: Parsley Fern, Wikipedia intro: "Cryptogramma crispa, the parsley fern, is an Arctic-alpine species of fern native to Europe and parts of Asia. It produces separate sterile and fertile fronds"View the SourceChamois (Wikipedia)Home To: Chamois, Wikipedia intro states: "The chamois (; French: [?amwa] ; Rupicapra rupicapra), or Alpine chamois, is a species of goat-antelope native to mountainous parts of Europe and Western Asia, from"Home To: Chamois, Wikipedia intro: "The chamois (; French: [?amwa] ; Rupicapra rupicapra), or Alpine chamois, is a species of goat-antelope native to mountainous parts of Europe and Western Asia,..."View the SourceSnow Leopard (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Snow Leopard, Wikipedia intro: "the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau to southern Siberia, Mongolia and western China. It inhabits alpine and subalpine zones at elevations of 3,000-4,500 m (9,..."View the SourceSelaginella - WikipediaHome To: Spikemoss, Wikipedia intro: "rs mostly in the tropical regions of the world, with a handful of species to be found in the arctic-alpine zones of both hemispheres. Fossils assignable to the..."View the SourceKea (Nestor notabilis) (Wikipedia)Home To: Kea (Nestor notabilis), Wikipedia intro: "tabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48..."View the SourceCerastium tomentosum (Wikipedia)Home To: Cerastium tomentosum, Wikipedia intro: "pecies of its genus by "tomentose" or felty foliage. It is a low, spreading perennial native to the alpine regions of central and southern Italy. The stems and..."View the SourceNew Zealand rock wren (Wikipedia)Home To: New Zealand rock wren, Wikipedia intro: "tinguish it from the unrelated rock wren of North America. The rock wren is currently restricted to alpine and subalpine areas of the South Island. It is a poor..."View the SourceChinchilla (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Chinchilla, Wikipedia 'Chinchilla': live in colonies at high elevations up to 4,270 m in the AndesView the SourceMarkhor (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Markhor, Wikipedia 'Markhor': native to mountain regions including the Karakoram and HimalayasView the SourceAndean Condor (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Andean Condor, Wikipedia 'Andean condor': found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coastsView the SourcePinus longaeva (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, Wikipedia 'Pinus longaeva': found in the higher mountains of California, Nevada, and UtahView the SourceMountain weasel (Wikipedia)Home To: Mountain weasel, LeadQuote, Home To: Mountain weasel, LeadThe mountain weasel (Mustela altaica), also known as the pale weasel, Altai weasel or solongoi, primarily lives in high-altitude environments, as well as rocky tundra and grassy woodlands.View the SourceBlack-backed jackal (Wikipedia)Home To: Black-backed jackal, Habitat, alpine areasQuote, Home To: Black-backed jackal, Habitat, alpine areasIt also occurs in farmlands, savannas, open savanna mosaics, and alpine areas.View the SourceEthiopian wolf (Wikipedia)Home To: Ethiopian wolf, Lead, mountain rangesQuote, Home To: Ethiopian wolf, Lead, mountain rangescurrent range is limited to seven isolated mountain rangesView the SourceDiselma (Wikipedia)Home To: Diselma, LeadQuote, Home To: Diselma, LeadIt is endemic to the alpine regions of Tasmania's southwest and Central HighlandsView the SourcePulsatilla vernalis (Wikipedia)Home To: Pulsatilla vernalis, Lead, mountain habitatQuote, Home To: Pulsatilla vernalis, Lead, mountain habitatnative to mountainous habitats in EuropeView the SourceKashmir gray langur (Wikipedia)Home To: Kashmir gray langur, Ecology and behaviourQuote, Home To: Kashmir gray langur, Ecology and behaviourlives in temperate and alpine forestsView the SourceGoa (antelope) (Wikipedia)Home To: Goa (Antelope), Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Goa (Antelope), Distribution and habitatAlpine meadow and high elevation steppe are the primary habitats of the goa.View the SourceTakin (Wikipedia)Home To: Takin, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Takin, Distribution and habitatTakin are found from forested valleys to rocky, grass-covered alpine zones, at altitudes between 1,000 and 4,500 m (3,300 and 14,800 ft) above sea level.View the SourceSiberian ibex (Wikipedia)Home To: Siberian Ibex, Habitat and distributionQuote, Home To: Siberian Ibex, Habitat and distributionTheir habitat consists of a mixture of high altitude steppe, alpine meadows, and regions of semidesert.View the SourceJapanese serow (Wikipedia)Home To: Japanese Serow, Distribution, ecology, and behaviourQuote, Home To: Japanese Serow, Distribution, ecology, and behaviourIt prefers temperate deciduous forest, but also lives in broad-leaved or subalpine coniferous forest made up of Japanese beech, Japanese oak, alpine meadow, and coniferous plantations.View the SourceDall sheep (Wikipedia)Home To: Dall Sheep, LeadQuote, Home To: Dall Sheep, LeadO. dalli live in mountainous alpine habitats distributed across northwestern British Columbia, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Alaska.View the SourceTibetan antelope (Wikipedia)Home To: Tibetan Antelope, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Tibetan Antelope, Distribution and habitatEndemic to the Tibetan Plateau, the Tibetan antelope inhabits open alpine and cold steppe environments between 3,250 and 5,500 m (10,660 and 18,040 ft) elevation.View the SourceBharal (Wikipedia)Home To: Bharal, LeadQuote, Home To: Bharal, LeadIt inhabits the Himalayan alpine meadows and rocky slopes across Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan, typically at altitudes of 2,200-5,500 m (7,200-18,000 ft).View the SourceMountain hare (Wikipedia)Home To: Mountain hare, LeadQuote, Home To: Mountain hare, Leadlargely adapted to polar and mountainous habitats in the Palearctic realmView the SourceWhite-tailed jackrabbit (Wikipedia)Home To: White-tailed jackrabbit, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: White-tailed jackrabbit, Distribution and habitatIt is found in plains and prairie and in alpine meadows with scattered coniferous treesView the SourceVolcano rabbit (Wikipedia)Home To: Volcano rabbit, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Volcano rabbit, Distribution and habitatin alpine scrublands surrounding four volcanoesView the SourceThorold's deer (Wikipedia)Home To: Thorold's deer, Lead, habitatQuote, Home To: Thorold's deer, Lead, habitatfound in the grassland, shrubland, and forest habitats, at high altitudesView the SourceBroad-toothed mouse (Wikipedia)Home To: Broad-toothed mouse, Distribution and habitat, alpineQuote, Home To: Broad-toothed mouse, Distribution and habitat, alpinewhere precipitation does not fall below 1400 mm per year in alpine areasView the SourceLong-tailed mouse (Wikipedia)Home To: Long-tailed mouse, EcologyQuote, Home To: Long-tailed mouse, Ecologyfound primarily in rainforest, wet scrub, eucalyptus scrub, sedgeland, and low alpine vegetationView the SourceHighland brush mouse (Wikipedia)Home To: Highland brush mouse, Lead, habitatQuote, Home To: Highland brush mouse, Lead, habitatfound in montane moss forests and in alpine zones over 2,000 mView the SourceMount Elgon vlei rat (Wikipedia)Home To: Mount Elgon vlei rat, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Mount Elgon vlei rat, Distribution and habitatit inhabits alpine meadowsView the SourceMarmota caligata (Animal Diversity Web)Home To: Hoary marmot, HabitatQuote, Home To: Hoary marmot, HabitatHoary marmots occupy areas with rocky talus slopes and alpine tundra vegetationView the SourceTamias alpinus (Animal Diversity Web)Home To: Alpine chipmunk, HabitatQuote, Home To: Alpine chipmunk, Habitatis found mostly in the talus slopes and sub-alpine forests at elevations from 2,300View the SourceAnimal Diversity Web: Spermophilus parryiiAnimal Diversity WebHome To: Arctic ground squirrel, HabitatQuote, Home To: Arctic ground squirrel, HabitatArctic ground squirrels inhabit arctic and tundra habitats at northern latitudes and higher elevations, and boreal forest and alpine meadows at lower latitudes and elevationsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web: Spermophilus columbianusAnimal Diversity WebHome To: Columbian ground squirrel, HabitatQuote, Home To: Columbian ground squirrel, HabitatColumbian ground squirrels are found in alpine and sub-alpine meadows.View the SourceAsia Minor ground squirrel (Wikipedia)Home To: Asia Minor ground squirrel, Distribution, habitat, and diet, alpine meadowsQuote, Home To: Asia Minor ground squirrel, Distribution, habitat, and diet, alpine meadowsThey inhabit steppe country and alpine meadows, between 800 and 2,900 metres (2,600 and 9,500 ft) elevation.View the SourceAlaska marmot (Wikipedia)Home To: Alaska marmot, Distribution and habitat, HabitatQuote, Home To: Alaska marmot, Distribution and habitat, HabitatTalus slopes in Alpine tundra with herbaceous forageView the SourceBlack-capped marmot (Wikipedia)Home To: Black-capped marmot, Lead, alpine habitatQuote, Home To: Black-capped marmot, Lead, alpine habitatThe black-capped marmot lives in arctic tundra and alpine habitats from near sea-level to an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).View the SourceAlashan ground squirrel (Wikipedia)Home To: Alashan ground squirrel, Habitat paragraphQuote, Home To: Alashan ground squirrel, Habitat paragraphIt lives on the steppe and in foothills and alpine meadows.View the SourceBelding's ground squirrel (Wikipedia)Home To: Belding's ground squirrel, Ecology, Range and habitatQuote, Home To: Belding's ground squirrel, Ecology, Range and habitatThese animals are most abundant at higher altitudes, occurring in alpine and subalpine meadows.View the SourceHimalayan marmot (Wikipedia)Home To: Himalayan marmot, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Himalayan marmot, Distribution and habitatThe Himalayan marmot lives in short grass steppes or alpine habitats, typically above the tree line but below the permanent snow limit.View the SourceLong-tailed marmot (Wikipedia)Home To: Long-tailed marmot, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Long-tailed marmot, Distribution and habitatincluding alpine meadows, foothill to highland steppes, semi-deserts, scrublands and open woodlandView the SourceOlympic marmot (Wikipedia)Home To: Olympic marmot, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Olympic marmot, Distribution and habitatWithin the park, Olympic marmots inhabit lush sub-alpine and alpine meadows, fields, and montane scree slopes.View the SourceBighorn Sheep (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Bighorn Sheep, EcologyQuote, Home To: Bighorn Sheep, EcologyBighorn sheep inhabit alpine meadows, grassy mountain slopes, and foothill country near rugged, rocky cliffs and bluffs.View the SourceCommon Wombat (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Common Wombat, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Common Wombat, Distribution and habitatThey may be found in a variety of habitats including rainforest, eucalyptus forest, woodland, alpine grassland, and coastal areas.View the SourceDhole (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaHome To: Dhole, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Dhole, Distribution and habitatIn India, Myanmar, Indochina, Indonesia and China, it prefers forested areas in alpine zones and is occasionally sighted in plains regions.View the SourceAlpine marmot, WikipediaHome To: Alpine Marmot, Range and ecologyQuote, Home To: Alpine Marmot, Range and ecologyAlpine marmots prefer alpine meadows and high-altitude pastures, where colonies live in deep burrow systems situated in alluvial soil or rocky areas.View the SourceWikipedia: MayflyHome To: Mayfly, ConservationQuote, Home To: Mayfly, ConservationThe International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list of threatened species includes one mayfly: Tasmanophlebia lacuscoerulei, the large blue lake mayfly, which is a native of Australia and is listed as endangered because its alpine habitat is vulnerable to climate change.View the SourceTabanidaeHome To: Horse Fly, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Horse Fly, Distribution and habitatThey mostly occur in warm areas with suitable moist locations for breeding, but also occupy a wide range of habitats from deserts to alpine meadows.View the SourceWikipedia: Western Toadtier 2WikipediaHome To: Western Toad, HabitatQuote, Home To: Western Toad, HabitatSuitable habitat includes blue oak (Quercus douglasii) savanna, gray pine-oak forest (Pinus sabiniana-Quercus spp.), mixed conifer forest, and alpine meadows.View the SourceJuniperus communis (Wikipedia)Home To: Juniperus communis, SubspeciesQuote, Home To: Juniperus communis, Subspeciesa prostrate ground-hugging shrub; leaves short, 3-8 mm; cones often larger, 7-12 mm, usually longer than the leaves; found in subarctic areas and high altitude alpine zones in temperate areas subsp. alpina var. alpina, Greenland, Europe and Asia subsp. alpina var. megistocarpa Fernald & H.St.John, Eastern Canada (doubtfully distinct from var. alpina) subsp. alpina var. jackiiView the SourcePlantago maritima (Wikipedia)Home To: Plantago maritima, Ecology and physiologyQuote, Home To: Plantago maritima, Ecology and physiologyIn some areas, it also occurs in alpine habitats, along mountain streams.View the SourceWild Yak (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationHome To: Wild Yak, Distribution and habitatQuote, Home To: Wild Yak, Distribution and habitatIt's most common in alpine tundra with a relatively thick carpet of grasses and sedges rather than the more barren steppe country.View the SourceNatureServe Explorer: Pinus albicaulisNatureServe ExplorerHome To: Whitebark Pine, Species characteristics: AlpineQuote, Home To: Whitebark Pine, Species characteristics: Alpine"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Alpine"View the SourceNatureServe Explorer: Argyroxiphium sandwicenseNatureServe ExplorerHome To: Hawaii Silversword, Species characteristics: Alpine"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Alpine"Home To: Silversword, Species characteristics: Alpine"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Alpine"View the SourceNatureServe Explorer: Euphydryas chalcedonaNatureServe ExplorerHome To: Variable Checkerspot, Species characteristics: AlpineQuote, Home To: Variable Checkerspot, Species characteristics: Alpine"terrestrialHabitatDescEn": "Alpine"View the SourceWētā - WikipediaHome To: Weta, Habitat: AlpineQuote, Home To: Weta, Habitat: Alpinewētā are found in a variety of environments, including alpine, forests, grasslands, caves, shrub lands and urban gardens.View the SourcePlants For A Future: Lepidium meyeniiPlants For A FutureHome To: Maca, HabitatsQuote, Home To: Maca, HabitatsBarren steppes, tundra and alpine plains, usually in limestone and clay soils, 3800 - 4800 metresView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Indri indri (Animal Diversity Web)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Indri, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: Indri, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes forest forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Nasua nasua (Animal Diversity Web)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: South American Coati, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: South American Coati, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Ceratitis capitataAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes savanna or grassland savanna or grassland forest forest rainforest rainforest scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Mydaus javanensisAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Sunda Stink Badger, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: Sunda Stink Badger, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes forest forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Martes foina (Animal Diversity Web)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Beech marten, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: Beech marten, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Ficedula hypoleuca (Animal Diversity Web)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: European pied flycatcher, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: European pied flycatcher, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes forest forest mountains mountainsView the SourceAnimal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Regulus regulus (Animal Diversity Web)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyHome To: Goldcrest, Terrestrial BiomesQuote, Home To: Goldcrest, Terrestrial BiomesTerrestrial Biomes forest forest scrub forest scrub forest mountains mountainsView the SourceNatureServe Explorer: Cervus canadensisNatureServe ExplorerHome To: Eastern elk, Habitat commentsQuote, Home To: Eastern elk, Habitat commentsUses open areas such as alpine pastures, marshy meadows, river flats, and aspen parkland, as well as coniferous forestsView the SourceThe Gymnosperm Database: Picea engelmanniiThe Gymnosperm DatabaseHome To: Engelmann Spruce, Distribution and EcologyQuote, Home To: Engelmann Spruce, Distribution and EcologyCanada: Alberta, British Columbia; USA: Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico; as krummholz at the alpine timberline (Taylor 1993).View the SourceOphiocordyceps sinensis, WikipediaHome To: Caterpillar Fungus, Article text: "sinensis generally live 15 cm (5.9 in) undergrou"Quote, Home To: Caterpillar Fungus, Article text: "sinensis generally live 15 cm (5.9 in) undergrou"sinensis generally live 15 cm (5.9 in) underground in alpine grass and shrub-lands on the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas at an altitude between 3,000 and 5,000 m (9,800 and 16,400 ft).View the SourceTake a Related QuizWorld Biomes in ExtremesCovers this kind of entry.Comments (0)No comments yet. 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