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A fellfield or fell field comprises the environment of a slope, usually or , where the dynamics of (freeze and thaw cycles) and of give rise to characteristic plant forms in interstices.


Soil dynamics
The freeze-thaw cycles tend to push plants out of the soil. In addition, the high of the soil makes a fellfield a difficult place for plants to grow. Fellfields often have typical patterns of rocks: lines of rocks that have been pushed out of the soil, and slid into a low region.


Botany
In the term "fellfield" describes an , , , or . The term frequently used is alpine fellfield. Fellfield is usually applied to an region of high altitude mountains, or high latitude islands, and the there.
(1992). 9780520069220, University of California.


Flora
Fellfields are typically populated by : that grow close to the ground. Cushion plants are well-adapted to the dryness and short growing season of a fellfield. Cushion plants often have hairy foliage and long , to gather and retain moisture. Examples of cushion plants include the and .


Fellfield species

Some geologists find it is controversial to share the term for and applications.


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