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A.1620 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.1620
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This alliance, dominated by exotic species, can be found along the immediate coast of California from north to south. Stands are widespread on bluffs, disturbed land, and sand dunes. This low-stature perennial forb vegetation forms a continuous canopy less than 50 cm in height. This is a highly invasive, exotic alliance, dominated by members of three genera: ~Mesembryanthemum, Malephora$, and/or ~Carpobrotus$, commonly referred to as 'iceplant.' The native shrubs ~Ambrosia chamissonis, Eriogonum latifolium$, and/or ~Abronia latifolia$ may be present as emergents. ~Poa douglasii$ may also be present. Disturbance aids the spread of this exotic alliance. Iceplant stands are being removed in several areas to restore native vegetation. However, these species are now so common in California, they must be recognized as components of the state's vegetation. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.1374.A1620
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Mar-2005
     
  • status: accepted
  • Community's Parent: V.B.2.N.b
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: MESEMBRYANTHEMUM SPP. - CARPOBROTUS SPP. SEMI-NATURAL HERBACEOUS ALLIANCE
  Code: A.1620
  Common: Iceplant species - Hottentot Fig species Semi-natural Herbaceous Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Mesembryanthemum spp. - Carpobrotus spp. Semi-natural Herbaceous Alliance