Flower and Leaf Phenology of Interior Alaska Forbs and Shrubs as Observed Near Fairbanks Alaska from 2013-2015

This dataset contains the dates of phenological phases for leaves and flowers of 42 species of forbs and shrubs (2 subspecies of one species) observed throughout the growing season in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Data were collected in three general areas: in the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest, on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus, and in the woods near Pearl Creek Elementary School. Species are classified by origin (native or non-native), growth form (forb, dwarf shrub, or tall shrub), leaf habit (deciduous, wintergreen or evergreen), plant life history (annual, biennial, or perennial), and habitat (black spruce forest, mixed deciduous / coniferous forest, or disturbed habitat).