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Umbellularia californica Forest Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Umbellularia californica Forest Alliance
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: Stands of this alliance are found in coastal California on intermittently flooded sites between sea level and 500 m elevation. Soils are primarily derived from sandstone or schist. Precipitation falls mostly between the months of November and May, averaging approximately 150 cm/year. Summers are dry, but temperatures are mild due to the coastal influence. Winters are mild and wet. This alliance is dominated by Umbellularia californica, which is the sole or dominant tree in the canopy. Other trees present may include Quercus chrysolepis, Quercus agrifolia, Quercus wislizeni, Arbutus menziesii, Sequoia sempervirens, and Lithocarpus densiflorus. Garrya elliptica is a common shrub associate in coastal stands. The herbaceous layer is sparse or absent. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.22699.UMBELLULARIACAL
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 2
      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: Umbellularia californica Forest Alliance
  Translated: California Laurel Forest Alliance
  UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.124794 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A.87