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Opuntia bigelovii Shrubland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Opuntia bigelovii Shrubland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This succulent shrubland of the arid Southwest grows on well-drained soils of bajadas and upland slopes. Annual precipitation in the desert is very low, averaging less than 25 cm. Summer temperatures often exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Stands of this alliance are found from sea level to 1000 m of elevation. Stands are dominated by Opuntia bigelovii. Larrea tridentata is a very common associate. Other shrubs present may include Pleuraphis rigida (= Hilaria rigida), Encelia farinosa, Fouquieria splendens, and Ambrosia dumosa. Annuals are seasonally present.  Accession Code: VB.CC.18765.OPUNTIABIGELOVI Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
	status: accepted This Community's Level: Alliance This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Teddy-bear Cholla Shrubland Alliance   Scientific: Opuntia bigelovii Shrubland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125745 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.877