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A.2535 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.2535
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This widespread shrubland of the desert Southwest requires very xeric conditions, although its range extends beyond the pure deserts of the Mojave and Colorado. Stands may occur at elevations ranging from 250-2250 m. Stands typically occur on steep slopes or in valleys. Optimal soils are thin and rocky, and are derived from granite or are of calcareous origin. This extremely xeromorphic evergreen shrubland is characterized by the subshrub ~Nolina parryi (= Nolina bigelovii var. parryi)$, forming an open canopy over a low-shrub layer. Shrubs may include ~Ferocactus cylindraceus, Coleogyne ramosissima, Encelia farinosa, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Acacia greggii, Agave deserti, Hyptis emoryi, Ericameria linearifolia$, and ~Ambrosia dumosa$. Emergent individuals of ~Juniperus californica$ and/or ~Fouquieria splendens$ may occur. The herbaceous layer is sparse. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.1799.A2535
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 16-Oct-2001 to: 17-Mar-2005
     
  • status: accepted
  • Community's Parent: III.A.5.N.c
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: NOLINA PARRYI SHRUBLAND ALLIANCE
  Common: Parry's Bear-grass Shrubland Alliance
  Code: A.2535
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Nolina parryi Shrubland Alliance