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Ammophila breviligulata - Lathyrus japonicus Herbaceous Vegetation | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Ammophila breviligulata - Lathyrus japonicus Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This dune grassland of maritime beaches occurs along the North Atlantic coast from New Jersey north to central Maine. This association primarily occurs on active maritime dunes, on both foredunes that are exposed to onshore winds and salt spray as well as more protected interdunes. The substrate is wind-deposited sand with no soil development. Ammophila breviligulata is the dominant species, often occurring monotypically. Lathyrus japonicus is a common associate and can be codominant. Other associated species include Solidago sempervirens, Lechea maritima, Aristida tuberculosa, Schizachyrium scoparium, Carex silicea, Polygonella articulata, and Artemisia stelleriana. Dwarf-shrubs, such as Hudsonia tomentosa, can occur sporadically and form locally dominant patches. Vegetation cover is often sparse, and bare sand is usually evident. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.21450.AMMOPHILABREVIL
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: American Beachgrass - Beach Pea Herbaceous Vegetation
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685381 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL006274
  Scientific: Ammophila breviligulata - Lathyrus japonicus Herbaceous Vegetation
  Common: Northern Beachgrass Dune
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(undetermined) Ammophila breviligulata - Lathyrus japonicus Herbaceous Vegetation