Plant Groups

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Home to over 1500 plant species, Denali is a wonderful place to enjoy native vegetation and the mosaic of habitats it creates. While studying single species can reveal unique stories of survival, competition, and biogeographical history, it can be difficult to know where to start. Examining functional groupings like growth form (i.e., trees, shrubs, grasses) can be useful in gaining a broad understanding of Denali’s subarctic flora.

 

Explore Denali's Plants

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  Most Abundant Plant Species

  What plants are you most likely to see? Discover some of Denali's most abundant species and where you might find them.

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  Rare and Sensitive Species

  Rare species contribute to a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem.

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  Non-Native Plant Species

  Discover how Denali tackles alien plant species that try to make the park their home.