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Acer saccharinum - Ulmus americana / Onoclea sensibilis Forest | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Acer saccharinum - Ulmus americana / Onoclea sensibilis Forest
Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This floodplain forest is currently described from higher terraces along the lower reaches of the Connecticut River where flood depth and duration is relatively less than immediately adjacent to the river channel. The canopy is strongly dominated by Acer saccharinum. Ulmus rubra, Ulmus americana, and Fraxinus pennsylvanica can occur in the subcanopy. Populus deltoides can occur sporadically, generally identifying locations of former sandy, drainage channels. The shrub layer is present, unlike adjacent areas on lower terraces. Species include Viburnum recognitum, Viburnum dentatum, Lindera benzoin, and Cornus sericea. The herb layer is strongly dominated by Onoclea sensibilis interspersed with lesser amounts of Cinna arundinacea, Geum canadense, Chelone glabra, Impatiens capensis, Carex crinita, Carex lupulina, and Carex grayi. Often occurs in association with Acer saccharinum - Populus deltoides floodplain forests, or on larger rivers than those supporting the Quercus palustris - Acer rubrum. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.18252.ACERSACCHARINUM
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Silver Maple - American Elm / Sensitive Fern Forest
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683201 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL006001
  Scientific: Acer saccharinum - Ulmus americana / Onoclea sensibilis Forest
  Common: Silver Maple - Elm Floodplain Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Acer saccharinum - Ulmus americana / Onoclea sensibilis Forest