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Juniperus occidentalis / Cercocarpus ledifolius - Symphoricarpos oreophilus Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus occidentalis / Cercocarpus ledifolius - Symphoricarpos oreophilus Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association is found on well-drained and moderately deep soils, of gravelly loam over basalt. This association is usually found at elevations around 1800 m on southern to southwestern aspects of 25-30% slope, in desert mountains. It is usually found in the toeslope position. In this association Juniperus occidentalis has low cover but 100% constancy. Cercocarpus ledifolius cover averages 80%. The physiognomy is intermediate between a woodland savanna and a tall shrubland. Juniperus occidentalis is generally just over 10 m tall, while Cercocarpus ledifolius and other tall shrubs average between 5-10 m in height. The common tall shrubs include Cercocarpus ledifolius, Prunus virginiana, Prunus emarginata, and occasionally Amelanchier alnifolia. Shorter common shrubs include Ericameria nauseosa (= Chrysothamnus nauseosus), Symphoricarpos oreophilus and Artemisia tridentata. Elymus elymoides and Poa secunda are codominant graminoids; Carex rossii and Bromus carinatus are also common. No forbs dominate, although Phacelia heterophylla, Senecio integerrimus, Geum triflorum, and Arabis holboellii are usually found.  Accession Code: VB.CC.18378.JUNIPERUSOCCIDE Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Juniperus occidentalis Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Western Juniper / Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany - Mountain Snowberry Woodland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683248 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Juniperus occidentalis / Cercocarpus ledifolius - Symphoricarpos oreophilus Woodland   Code: CEGL000726 (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Juniperus occidentalis / Cercocarpus ledifolius - Symphoricarpos oreophilus Woodland