Borovichev E.A. Botanical excursion on the Northern Soroya. Hammerfest, 2014.

oligotrophic nutrient poor mires are termed bogs. Mountain ranges o f the Soraya Island are interspersed by river valleys, lakes and springs, whereas on poorly drained shores lawn-like sedge- and Bog-cotton-dominated fens prevail. Besides these valley fens there are a lot o f sloping mires, particularly in shallow depressions On gentle slopes. Near springs and lakes on fiat terraces and low summits there are flat hummocky bogs, combined with strings o f fens. High hummocks combined with wetter sites are conspicuous and attract much attention. They were formed due to local temporary permafrost, and in early summer one can find a lens o f frost turf inside hummocks. They have been given Finnish name “pounikkos” and with narrow leathery leaves, occurring on acidic peaty bogs Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is a low evergreen shrub Photo N. Koroleva : Г M f f ;>• 1 • ? •- V". І Valley mires areformed in shallow depressions and on take and river banks 54