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Purshia tridentata / Muhlenbergia montana Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Purshia tridentata / Muhlenbergia montana Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association is characterized by a short-shrub layer dominated by Purshia tridentata. Numerous other shrubs occur in low abundance. The most common are Ribes cereum, Prunus virginiana, and Rubus deliciosus. The herbaceous layer is dominated by Muhlenbergia montana. Numerous other graminoids and forbs are present in minor amounts. This association generally occurs on steep, rocky, south-facing slopes at elevations from 7000-8600 feet. The association often occurs in rocky openings in Pinus ponderosa or Pinus contorta forests.  Accession Code: VB.CC.20832.PURSHIATRIDENTA 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: Purshia tridentata Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Bitterbrush / Mountain Muhly Shrubland   Common: Antelope Bitterbrush / Mountain Muhly   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684966 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001057   Scientific: Purshia tridentata / Muhlenbergia montana Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Purshia tridentata / Muhlenbergia montana Shrubland