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Quercus gambelii / Amelanchier utahensis Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Quercus gambelii / Amelanchier utahensis Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This montane shrubland occurs in Utah and likely western Colorado. Stands occur on mesas, higher benches, ridges, foothills and mountains. Slopes are gentle to steep and aspects are easterly, southerly, and westerly. Soil are generally deep and well-developed. Vegetation is characterized by a sparse to moderately dense (20-70% cover) tall-shrub layer (2-5 m tall) that is dominated by Quercus gambelii with a short-shrub layer codominated by Amelanchier utahensis and Artemisia tridentata. Cercocarpus montanus is absent or poorly represented (<5% cover). Other shrubs and dwarf-shrubs present with low cover may include Ephedra viridis, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Opuntia spp., Prunus virginiana, and Symphoricarpos spp. Perennial graminoids such as Pascopyrum smithii or Poa fendleriana typically dominate the sparse herbaceous layer (<10% total cover). Common forbs may include Achillea millefolium, Artemisia ludoviciana, Balsamorhiza sagittata, Phlox austromontana, Thalictrum fendleri, or Vicia americana. Occasionally, tree species such as Pinus edulis or Juniperus osteosperma are present in the overstory. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.19668.QUERCUSGAMBELII
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Gambel Oak / Utah Serviceberry Shrubland
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684767 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL001110
  Scientific: Quercus gambelii / Amelanchier utahensis Shrubland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Quercus gambelii / Amelanchier utahensis Shrubland