Name:
Carex torta - Apocynum cannabinum Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference:
Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description:
Sparsely vegetated herbaceous community occurring on large gravel or cobble substrates deposited along medium- to high-energy river channels and exposed lakeshores with heavy wave action. Seasonal flooding and ice-scour maintain the open nature of these communities. Vegetation can be sparse to dense depending on degree of flooding. Characteristic perennial species that tolerate inundation and flood scouring include Carex torta and Salix spp. Associated species can be diverse, but tend to be sparse, and include Apocynum cannabinum, Verbena hastata, Symphyotrichum puniceum (= Aster puniceus), Doellingeria umbellata (= Aster umbellatus), Solidago rugosa, Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea, Calamagrostis canadensis, Phalaris arundinacea, Scirpus expansus, Scirpus cyperinus, Thelypteris palustris, Scutellaria lateriflora, Dichanthelium clandestinum, Eupatorium maculatum, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Elymus riparius, Cyperus strigosus, Lobelia cardinalis, Onoclea sensibilis, Viola spp., Clematis virginiana, Polygonum lapathifolium, and occasionally Schizachyrium scoparium, Andropogon gerardii, and Sanguisorba canadensis. Scattered, battered and stunted shrubs and trees can occur, including Salix sericea, Salix eriocephala, Populus deltoides, and Platanus occidentalis. Nonvascular plants can be sparse, but where present can include Bryum spp. Invasive, exotic species can be problematic in these areas, especially Tussilago farfara, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonum persicaria, and Microstegium vimineum in the southern portion of the range.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.19046.CAREXTORTAAPOCY
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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