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Abies concolor - Abies X shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor - Abies X shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: These forests are common in the southern Cascades and less extensive in the Klamath-Siskiyou region. The association is typically a closed-canopy forest with gaps at boulders. Elevations average 1650 m (5420 feet). Slopes range between 3 and 50% and are usually west or northwest-facing. Soils are loamy sands with parent material varies from andesite and basalt to diorite and granite. The tree canopy is codominated by Abies concolor and Abies X shastensis which average about 29% and 19% cover, respectively. The understory is extremely sparse, and includes Rosa gymnocarpa, about 2% cover at most sites, and Chimaphila umbellata with about 8% cover.  Accession Code: VB.CC.20530.ABIESCONCOLORAB 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: Abies concolor - Abies X shastensis Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: White Fir - Shasta Red Fir / Pipsissewa Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685227 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000030   Scientific: Abies concolor - Abies X shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Abies concolor - Abies x shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest