A floristictic analysis of Neoglacial deposits in the Teton Range, Wyoming, USA.

Abstract

The flora of Neoglacial till at 12 sites in the Teton Range Wyoming, was investigated. Ten sites are moraines fronting glaciers, one is a moraine fronting a neve patch, and one is a rock glacier. Rank correlation of species richness showed that the type of vegetation, including alpine meadow, subalpine meadow, streamside, talus, and timberline forest, which surrounds each site had the strongest correlation with species richness. Topographic diversity of site deposits and aspect also showed significant correlations with species richness. Site elevation, deposit area, and deposit age were not correlated with species richness. -from Author