Name:
A.1916
Reference:
EcoArt 2002
Description:
This riparian mesic blackland woodland community occurs in deep soils on relatively level terrain, typically as narrow communities bordering ephemeral streams and dry-mesic and mesic blackland prairie. Fire plays a role in its formation and maintenance. Dominant tree species include ~Ulmus americana, Fraxinus pennsylvanica$, and ~Celtis laevigata var. laevigata$. Other woody vegetation includes ~Acer negundo, Ampelopsis arborea, Berchemia scandens, Campsis radicans, Cercis canadensis var. canadensis, Diospyros virginiana, Liquidambar styraciflua, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Platanus occidentalis, Toxicodendron radicans$, and ~Vitis cinerea$. Dominant herbaceous species include ~Glyceria striata$ and/or ~Carex cherokeensis$, with ~Arisaema dracontium, Arundinaria gigantea, Helianthus grosseserratus, Juncus effusus$, and ~Leersia oryzoides$. Occasional herbs include ~Boehmeria cylindrica, Carex tribuloides, Juncus effusus, Helianthus grosseserratus, Ranunculus hispidus, Packera glabella (= Senecio glabellus), Smilax glauca, Spigelia marilandica$, and ~Tradescantia ohiensis$. Temporarily high water tables probably strongly influence herbaceous community and moderately influence woody species composition. Woody vegetation succession is rapid during periods of fire suppression, forming almost impenetrable thickets of vines and shrubs.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.1617.A1916
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
0
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