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Rhododendron (catawbiense, carolinianum) - Kalmia latifolia Shrubland Alliance | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Rhododendron (catawbiense, carolinianum) - Kalmia latifolia Shrubland Alliance Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... Description: This alliance includes evergreen shrublands occurring on steep, exposed slopes, ridges, and rock outcrops in the southern Appalachian Mountains. These shrublands are dominated by evergreen ericaceous species, most often Rhododendron catawbiense, Rhododendron carolinianum, or Kalmia latifolia. Deciduous shrubs may be present and even locally dominant. The occurrence and relative abundance of associated shrub species vary with elevation and adjacent vegetation. These shrublands are subject to extremes in moisture due to extreme cold, high precipitation, frequent fog, and desiccating winds in combination with shallow, nutrient-poor soils. Windfall, landslides, and small, localized, lightning-caused fires are important in the establishment and maintenance of these shrublands.  Accession Code: VB.CC.22089.RHODODENDRONCAT 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: Rhododendron (catawbiense, carolinianum) - Kalmia latifolia Shrubland Alliance   Translated: (Catawba Rhododendron, Carolina Rhododendron) - Mountain Laurel Shrubland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125214 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.744