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Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This shrubland association is common in north-central Wyoming, northeastern Utah, and Colorado. This high-elevation wetland plant association usually occurs in broad, glacial valleys at elevations of 2700-3400 m (9000-11,000 feet) where direct snowmelt is the primary moisture source throughout the growing season. Salix planifolia forms a moderately dense to dense shrub layer with 40-90% cover. Other willow species that may be present include Salix brachycarpa and Salix wolfii. Calamagrostis canadensis dominates the dense and sometimes species-rich herbaceous layer. Several Carex spp. can also be present, including Carex utriculata, Carex microptera, and Carex aquatilis. The forb layer can be diverse but generally has <10% total cover. Forb species can include Caltha leptosepala, Cardamine cordifolia, Pedicularis groenlandica, and Mertensia ciliata.  Accession Code: VB.CC.20916.SALIXPLANIFOLIA 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: Salix planifolia Temporarily Flooded Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Planeleaf Willow / Bluejoint Shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685567 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001225   Scientific: Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland