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Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This woodland community is widespread north of the Mogollon Rim, in Arizona and adjacent mountains of New Mexico. This association usually occurs on elevated or valley plains at elevations between 4300 and 5900 feet. Soils generally have a heavy clay content and average annual precipitation is between 17-18 inches (to 20 inches per year in the Pinus monophylla var. fallax (= Pinus edulis var. fallax) phase). In this juniper savanna, Juniperus osteosperma dominates the tree canopy, but rarely exceeds 10% cover. Other trees present are Juniperus coahuilensis (= Juniperus erythrocarpa) and Pinus monophylla var. fallax (occurs as phase in low sun mild climates). A mesquite phase also occurs in drier areas. Shrubs are common to well represented (especially on heavily grazed sites) and include Prosopis spp., Mimosa aculeaticarpa var. biuncifera, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Nolina microcarpa, Acacia greggii and Opuntia spp. The herbaceous layer is abundant to luxurious with high diversity. Pleuraphis mutica (= Hilaria mutica) usually dominates this layer, with Panicum obtusum and Hilaria belangeri also common. Other graminoids present are Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua hirsuta, Leptochloa panicea ssp. mucronata (= Leptochloa mucronata), Panicum capillare, and Bromus rubens; important forbs include Helianthus annuus and Machaeranthera gracilis.  Accession Code: VB.CC.21600.JUNIPERUSOSTEOS 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: Juniperus osteosperma Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Utah Juniper / Tobosa Grass Woodland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686022 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000736   Scientific: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland