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A.1628 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.1628
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This alliance occurs in the alpine tundra in the mountains of Colorado. Stands are found in the lower alpine zone between 3290 and 3550 m elevation on moist streambanks and lakeshores. Stands are also located in the subalpine zone, just below treeline. Soils are relatively deep and nutrient-rich for high-elevation conditions. Soils have a high organic matter content and are classified as Inceptisols (Cryochrepts and Cryaquepts). A number of herbaceous species occur in the alliance, forming a dense canopy. ~Ligusticum tenuifolium, Trollius laxus$, and ~Erigeron peregrinus$ codominate the herbaceous layer. ~Caltha leptosepala, Castilleja rhexiifolia, Oxypolis fendleri, Veronica wormskjoldii (= Veronica nutans), Carex nova$, and ~Poa cusickii ssp. epilis (= Poa epilis)$ are common associates. ~Brachythecium erythrorrhizon, Mnium blyttii$, and ~Tortula ruralis$ are common moss species. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.1381.A1628
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:   Code: A.1628
  Scientific: LIGUSTICUM TENUIFOLIUM HERBACEOUS ALLIANCE
  Common: Slenderleaf Wild Lovage Herbaceous Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Ligusticum tenuifolium Herbaceous Alliance