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Vaccinium deliciosum Dwarf-shrubland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Vaccinium deliciosum Dwarf-shrubland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: These heath dwarf-shrublands are found in the subalpine meadows in the Cascade Mountains in northwestern Washington. Elevations range from 1460-1920 m. Climate is maritime-influenced with deep snowpacks. Stands occur in nearly level basins to very steep slopes (over 100%) on hills and ridges. Sites are moist to mesic, and are typically near where snow accumulates or on poorly drained substrates. Aspects are generally cool, and stands do not occur on south- or west-facing slopes. Soils are variable. Stands have a dense dwarf-shrub layer that is dominated or codominated by the cold-deciduous dwarf-shrub Vaccinium deliciosum. Vaccinium membranaceum or Phyllodoce empetriformis codominates some of these stands. Other common woody plants include Cassiope mertensiana and Luetkea pectinata. The relatively sparse herbaceous layer is dominated by perennial forbs, including Antennaria lanata, Castilleja parviflora, Erythronium montanum, Ligusticum grayi, Lupinus latifolius, Pedicularis spp., Polygonum bistortoides, Potentilla flabellifolia, Valeriana sitchensis, and Veronica cusickii. Sparse graminoid cover of Carex nigricans, Carex spectabilis or Festuca viridula is often present. Nonvascular plants, such as mosses and lichens, are common and may have high cover. Total vegetation cover is generally 100%.  Accession Code: VB.CC.22753.VACCINIUMDELICI 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:   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126357 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Vaccinium deliciosum Dwarf-shrubland Alliance   Translated: Rainier Blueberry Dwarf-shrubland Alliance   Code: A.1115