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Abies grandis / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This is an evergreen conifer woodland association generally found on ridgetops and rocky sites in the eastern Cascades. The name of the type reflects a potential vegetation. The existing vegetation is dominated by Pseudotsuga menziesii and/or Pinus ponderosa in the main canopy. Abies grandis and Pinus contorta var. latifolia can be important in some stands. The tree canopy is mostly open. The undergrowth is patchy often with rocks exposed among a dwarf-shrub layer. Arctostaphylos nevadensis is nearly always present and can be very abundant especially on glacial outwash or till in cold-air drainages. Paxistima myrsinites, Spiraea betulifolia and several Vaccinium species are present or can be abundant. Arctostaphylos patula is associated in some Oregon stands. The herbaceous layer is sparse, patchy and dominated by graminoids, primarily Calamagrostis rubescens, Carex geyeri and Festuca occidentalis. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.17872.ABIESGRANDISARC
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Grand Fir / Pinemat Manzanita Woodland
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683070 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000915
  Scientific: Abies grandis / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
  Common: Grand Fir / Pinemat Manzanita
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Abies grandis / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland