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Phalaris arundinacea Western Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Phalaris arundinacea Western Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association is reported from throughout Washington, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana, Idaho, and into northeastern Utah, and is likely more widespread in the western United States. Its distribution as a natural type is complicated because this native species is widely cultivated as a forage crop and has escaped and established in wetlands and riparian areas, displacing the local flora. Elevations range from near sea level to 1700 m. Stands are found along riparian areas, pond and lake margins, wet meadows, and intermittent drainages. Soils are commonly fine-textured and may be flooded for brief to extended periods. The vegetation is characterized by a dense, tall herbaceous layer (often >80% canopy cover and 1.5-2 m tall) that is dominated by Phalaris arundinacea, which tends to occur in mono-cultures. Associated species may include Equisetum arvense, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Mentha arvensis, Schoenoplectus acutus (= Scirpus acutus), and many other species in trace amounts where disturbed. Introduced species such as Lepidium latifolium, Cirsium arvense, Sonchus oleraceus, Euphorbia esula, and Phleum pratense are common in some stands. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.21034.PHALARISARUNDIN
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Reed Canary Grass Western Herbaceous Vegetation
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685580 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Scientific: Phalaris arundinacea Western Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL001474
  Common: Reed Canary Grass Wet Meadow
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Phalaris arundinacea Western Herbaceous Vegetation