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Juniperus scopulorum / Schizachyrium scoparium Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus scopulorum / Schizachyrium scoparium Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This plant association is a `scarp woodland' known from shallow, rocky, calcareous, generally north-facing slopes of the Central Shortgrass Prairie (Ecoregion 27) of northern Colorado, southern Nebraska, and probably Wyoming between 1600-1680 m (5300-5500 feet). It may be considered a relict plant association of a formerly widespread plains woodland. As with most relicts, the composition of individual stands varies considerably. Juniperus scopulorum (40-45% cover) is always present in this association. A few stands consist of this species only. More commonly Pinus flexilis (0-20% cover) or Pinus ponderosa (0-20% cover), and often both, occur. The shrub layer in this association is generally poorly developed but may include Rhus trilobata, Ribes cereum, or Prunus virginiana. Schizachyrium scoparium dominates the herb layer of stands in good condition, with 15-30% cover. Calamovilfa longifolia, Bouteloua curtipendula (2-5% cover),and Bouteloua gracilis (5-15% cover) are often present and may be codominant. Fire suppression may increase the density of trees, while heavy grazing pressure may decrease the cover of Schizachyrium scoparium.  Accession Code: VB.CC.18948.JUNIPERUSSCOPUL 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 scopulorum Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Rocky Mountain Juniper / Little Bluestem Woodland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684939 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000750   Scientific: Juniperus scopulorum / Schizachyrium scoparium Woodland   Common: Rocky Mountain Juniper / Little Bluestem Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Juniperus scopulorum / Schizachyrium scoparium Woodland