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Ligusticum tenuifolium Herbaceous Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Ligusticum tenuifolium Herbaceous Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This alliance occurs in the alpine tundra in the mountains of Colorado. Stands are found in the lower alpine zone between 3290 and 3550 m elevation on moist streambanks and lakeshores. Stands are also located in the subalpine zone, just below treeline. Soils are relatively deep and nutrient-rich for high-elevation conditions. Soils have a high organic matter content and are classified as Inceptisols (Cryochrepts and Cryaquepts). A number of herbaceous species occur in the alliance, forming a dense canopy. Ligusticum tenuifolium, Trollius laxus, and Erigeron peregrinus codominate the herbaceous layer. Caltha leptosepala, Castilleja rhexiifolia, Oxypolis fendleri, Veronica wormskjoldii (= Veronica nutans), Carex nova, and Poa cusickii ssp. epilis (= Poa epilis) are common associates. Brachythecium erythrorrhizon, Mnium blyttii, and Tortula ruralis are common moss species.  Accession Code: VB.CC.21539.LIGUSTICUMTENUI Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
	status: accepted This Community's Level: Alliance This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Scientific: Ligusticum tenuifolium Herbaceous Alliance   Translated: Slenderleaf Wild Lovage Herbaceous Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125369 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.1628