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Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This minor dwarf-shrubland association is reported from northwestern New Mexico and eastern Utah, but likely occurs throughout the Colorado Plateau. Stands typically occur on alluvial flats and plains. Sites are typically flat to gently sloping, occurring on any aspect Soils are generally moderately deep, calcareous, and moderately alkaline and derived from sandstone and shale. Soil texture ranges from sandy loam to silty clay. The ground surface has high cover of bare soil (70-90%). Vegetation is characterized by a sparse to moderately dense dwarf-shrub layer codominated by Krascheninnikovia lanata and Gutierrezia sarothrae. Other woody species may include scattered Artemisia tridentata, Artemisia bigelovii, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Opuntia imbricata, Opuntia polyacantha, or Yucca glauca. The herbaceous layer has sparse to moderately dense cover that is dominated or codominated by Pleuraphis jamesii (= Hilaria jamesii) with scattered perennial forbs. Associated graminoids may include Achnatherum hymenoides (= Oryzopsis hymenoides), Bouteloua gracilis, Elymus elymoides, Hesperostipa comata (= Stipa comata), and Sporobolus airoides. Scattered perennial forbs may be present such as Chaetopappa ericoides, Machaeranthera pinnatifida, and Sphaeralcea coccinea. Exotic annuals may include Bromus tectorum, Salsola kali, and Sisymbrium altissimum.  Accession Code: VB.CC.21022.KRASCHENINNIKOV 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: Krascheninnikovia lanata Dwarf-shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Winter-fat / James' Galleta Dwarf-shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685572 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001322   Scientific: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland