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Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association is restricted to narrow canyons and cool ravines on stream benches and streambanks in Colorado, Utah, and possibly Wyoming. Stands occur at elevations of 2135-2745 m (7000-9000 feet) and are characterized by dominance of Picea pungens with a thick understory of Equisetum arvense and few shrubs. Other tree species possibly present include Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus contorta, and Picea engelmannii. Shrub cover is minor, yet diverse and may include Betula nana, Salix geyeriana, Salix monticola, and Rosa woodsii. The herbaceous undergrowth typically consists of few species including Equisetum arvense, Carex aquatilis, and Juncus balticus var. montanus. Frequent flooding appears important to maintaining the species in the herbaceous layer.  Accession Code: VB.CC.23132.PICEAPUNGENSEQU 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: Picea pungens Temporarily Flooded Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Blue Spruce / Field Horsetail Woodland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686920 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000389   Scientific: Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland