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Betula nigra - Platanus occidentalis Forest | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Betula nigra - Platanus occidentalis Forest Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group... Description: This river birch - sycamore forest community is found throughout the east-central United States. Stands commonly occur along stream and small river banks, shores of ponds, and in swampy forests. Alluvial soils which support this natural community are relatively deep, moist, well-drained, and often sandy on the surface. Betula nigra and Platanus occidentalis are the typical dominants. They are fast-growing, relatively short-lived, and do not tolerate excessive shade at any stage of growth. Betula nigra prefers acid soils and is often the dominant tree found along streams affected by acid mine drainage. A wide range of canopy species are present because, along with common bottomland species (e.g., Ulmus americana, Acer rubrum, Acer negundo, Quercus spp. and Celtis laevigata), mesophytic species from nearby uplands and terraces may be found, including Juglans nigra, Prunus serotina, and Fraxinus americana. A variety of swamp species may be found on more poorly drained sites. Stands are subjected to frequent, fast, short-duration flooding, which contributes to a thin understory. Commonly encountered herbaceous species include Saururus cernuus, Arisaema dracontium, Impatiens capensis, Symphyotrichum ontarionis (= Aster ontarionis), and Pilea pumila. The shrub layer is sparse to absent.  Accession Code: VB.CC.20202.BETULANIGRAPLAT 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: Betula nigra - (Platanus occidentalis) Temporarily Flooded Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: River Birch - Sycamore Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684535 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002086   Scientific: Betula nigra - Platanus occidentalis Forest   Common: River Birch - Sycamore Small River Floodplain Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Betula nigra - Platanus occidentalis Forest