Name:
Magnolia virginiana - Nyssa biflora / Oxydendrum arboreum / Viburnum nudum var. nudum Forest
Reference:
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description:
This saturated seepage forest community occurs in the Upper East Gulf Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States. It can occur in situations associated with streams, or isolated from other wetlands on sideslopes. The canopy is dominated by the nominal species, Magnolia virginiana and Nyssa biflora; Acer rubrum var. trilobum, Liquidambar styraciflua, Liriodendron tulipifera, Pinus taeda, and Quercus nigra can also be important. The subcanopy typically contains the canopy species and additionally Oxydendrum arboreum. These species may also occur in the shrub stratum, along with Photinia pyrifolia (= Aronia arbutifolia), Alnus serrulata, Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta, Illicium floridanum, Itea virginica, Leucothoe racemosa, Morella caroliniensis, Rhododendron sp. (deciduous), Vaccinium fuscatum, and Viburnum nudum var. nudum. Lianas include Decumaria barbara, Smilax laurifolia, Smilax rotundifolia, Toxicodendron radicans, and Vitis rotundifolia. Herbs are sparse, consisting primarily of Mitchella repens, Osmunda cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis, and Woodwardia areolata. Sphagnum spp. are usually abundant.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.19860.MAGNOLIAVIRGINI
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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