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Abies concolor / Juglans major Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Juglans major Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This is a montane forested riparian association found in higher elevation drainages along the Mogollon Rim and in the Sierra Ancha of the central highlands of Arizona across to the Mogollon Mountains of southwestern New Mexico, and also in the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico. It likely occurs in adjacent Mexico. Elevations range from 1950-2440 m (6400-8000 feet), and sites are typically found adjacent to streams on river terraces, or on immediate sideslopes. Soils are usually alluvial Aquents and tend to be silty in a matrix of boulders and rocks. The overstory is characterized by the dominance of Abies concolor, with Pseudotsuga menziesii and Pinus ponderosa as possible minor associates. There is a diverse subcanopy composed of a mixture of Acer negundo, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Juglans major, or Quercus gambelii. The shrub layer is minor; Mahonia repens (= Berberis repens) is the most common shrub species present. The herb stratum is luxuriant with Fragaria virginiana ssp. glauca (= Fragaria ovalis), Galium mexicanum ssp. asperrimum (= Galium asperrimum), Geranium richardsonii, Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus (= Lathyrus arizonicus), Osmorhiza depauperata, Thalictrum fendleri, Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia, and Viola canadensis present and usually common.  Accession Code: VB.CC.21326.ABIESCONCOLORJU 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: Abies concolor Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: White Fir / Arizona Walnut Forest   Scientific: Abies concolor / Juglans major Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685060 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000248 (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Abies concolor / Juglans major Forest