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Saxifraga tolmiei Herbaceous Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Saxifraga tolmiei Herbaceous Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This alliance is found in the subalpine and alpine of the North Cascade Range of Washington and British Columbia. Stands occur between 1750 and 2100 m elevation on gentle to moderately steep south-facing slopes. This vegetation appears to be restricted to the western side of the North Cascades where a maritime climate predominates. Saxifraga tolmiei communities are associated with a snowbed habitat where snow remains on the ground until late July or early August. Soils are unstable, poorly to moderately well-drained, and somewhat acidic with a pH between 4.7 and 5.9. Stands are dominated by Saxifraga tolmiei, a low-growing (3-8 cm), mat-forming perennial forb. The graminoid Luzula piperi is a constant associate. Less common graminoid species include Carex pyrenaica and Juncus drummondii. The bryophytes Polytrichum sexangulare and Marsupella brevissima are usually present.  Accession Code: VB.CC.20201.SAXIFRAGATOLMIE Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
	status: accepted This Community's Level: Alliance This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Scientific: Saxifraga tolmiei Herbaceous Alliance   Translated: Tolmie's Alpine Saxifrage Herbaceous Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126308 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.1653