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Veratrum californicum - Juncus nevadensis Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Veratrum californicum - Juncus nevadensis Herbaceous Vegetation Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This mesic herbaceous association is described from subalpine meadows in the Sierra Nevada surrounding Lake Tahoe. Most occurrences are on the margins of meadows, and slopes are gentle, not exceeding 15%. Elevations range from 2334 to 2853 m (7658-9360 feet), and snow duration is moderate to long. The water table is usually at least 1m below the surface during most of the growing season. Total vegetation cover ranges from 85-100% and is characterized by a high percentage cover of the tall herbaceous species Veratrum californicum. Common associated species include Juncus nevadensis, Oreostemma alpigenum var. andersonii, Carex scopulorum, Deschampsia caespitosa and Carex luzulifolia.  Accession Code: VB.CC.19310.VERATRUMCALIFOR 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: Veratrum californicum Temporarily Flooded Herbaceous Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: California False Hellebore - Sierran Rush Herbaceous Vegetation   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684090 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001946   Scientific: Veratrum californicum - Juncus nevadensis Herbaceous Vegetation (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Veratrum californicum Herbaceous Vegetation