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Schizachyrium scoparium - Sorghastrum nutans - Tradescantia bracteata Alkaline Bedrock Herbaceous Vegetation | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Schizachyrium scoparium - Sorghastrum nutans - Tradescantia bracteata Alkaline Bedrock Herbaceous Vegetation Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group... Description: This dry-mesic alkaline grassland community is found in the central midwestern United States, in Missouri. Stands occur on gentle to moderately steep slopes of rolling hills and plains. The soil is typically well-drained, shallow to moderately deep (40-100 cm), neutral to slightly alkaline, stony, and formed over dolomite or limestone. Bedrock outcrops may be present. The vegetation in this community is typically medium dense and dominated by a combination of mid and tall grasses. Schizachyrium scoparium, Sorghastrum nutans, and Andropogon gerardii are common dominants. Other frequently occurring herbaceous species include Baptisia australis, Carex meadii, Camassia scilloides, Dodecatheon meadia, Echinacea pallida, Nothocalais cuspidata (= Agoseris cuspidata), Nemastylis geminiflora, Psoralidium tenuiflorum (= Psoralea tenuiflora), and Tradescantia bracteata. Woody species, such as Juniperus virginiana, are sometimes found, especially where fire has not occurred for long periods.  Accession Code: VB.CC.18804.SCHIZACHYRIUMSC Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 11-Apr-2000 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Schizachyrium scoparium - Sorghastrum nutans Herbaceous Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Little Bluestem - Yellow Indiangrass - Sticky Spiderwort Alkaline Bedrock Herbaceous Vegetation   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684613 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL005280   Scientific: Schizachyrium scoparium - Sorghastrum nutans - Tradescantia bracteata Alkaline Bedrock Herbaceous Vegetation   Common: Central Dry-Mesic Limestone - Dolomite Prairie (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Schizachyrium scoparium - Sorghastrum nutans - Tradescantia bracteata Alkaline Bedrock Herbaceous Vegetation