Andy's northern Ontario wildflower site - plants in a pine forest and adjacent bog. Illustrated on this page are some northern Ontario alien wildflowers that occur in pine forest.
Pine forests cover much of northern Ontario.
The pine forest has acid soil derived of sandy material, pine needles, and sometimes swampy or wet mosses. Low-lying areas are wet and contain abundant sphagnum moss or other plants that tolerate acid water conditions. Higher areas or rock outcrops are covered by shallow, sandy, mineral soil that lacks organic material. Some rocky areas may be bare exposed rock that are covered by mosses that acquire nutrients directly from the rocks they cover. Rain water quickly runs off the higher areas and the soil dries out quickly.