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Nolina bigelovii Shrubland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Nolina bigelovii Shrubland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This widespread shrubland of the desert Southwest requires very xeric conditions, although its range extends beyond the pure deserts of the Mojave and Colorado. Stands may occur at elevations ranging from 250-2250 m. Stands typically occur on steep slopes or in valleys. Optimal soils are thin and rocky, and are derived from granite or are of calcareous origin. This extremely xeromorphic evergreen shrubland is characterized by the subshrubs Nolina bigelovii, including Nolina parryi (= Nolina bigelovii var. parryi), forming an open canopy over a low-shrub layer. Shrubs may include Ferocactus cylindraceus, Coleogyne ramosissima, Encelia farinosa, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Acacia greggii, Agave deserti, Hyptis emoryi, Ericameria linearifolia, and Ambrosia dumosa. Emergent individuals of Juniperus californica and/or Fouquieria splendens may occur. The herbaceous layer is sparse.  Accession Code: VB.CC.21117.NOLINABIGELOVII Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 16-Oct-2001 to: 01-May-2019
	status: accepted This Community's Level: Alliance This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Bigelow's Bear-grass Shrubland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125057 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Nolina bigelovii Shrubland Alliance   Code: A.2534