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Juniperus scopulorum Temporarily Flooded Woodland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus scopulorum Temporarily Flooded Woodland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This riparian woodland alliance has been reported from low to mid-montane areas in Colorado and Montana. Stands occur on a wide range of landforms, from rocky V-shaped canyons to fertile alluvium. Stands are intolerant of frequent and prolonged flooding. However, this vegetation is tolerant of periodic flooding and high water tables. Typically, the soils are shallow, derived from coarse alluvial substrates. Vegetation included in this alliance is characterized by an open tree canopy that is dominated by Juniperus scopulorum. Scattered emergent deciduous trees may be present, such as Populus angustifolia, Populus deltoides, or Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (= Populus trichocarpa). Typically shrub cover ranges from 10-25%. Shrub composition can include any of the following: Amelanchier alnifolia, Cornus sericea, Rhus aromatica, Rosa woodsii, or Solanum dulcamara. Herbaceous undergrowth occurs beneath the tree canopy as well as on exposed point bars. The understory consists of native graminoids, including Piptatherum micranthum (= Oryzopsis micrantha), Panicum virgatum, and the fern ally Equisetum arvense. Forb cover is sparse and can include Glycyrrhiza lepidota, Apocynum androsaemifolium or Maianthemum stellatum (= Smilacina stellata). Both the forb and graminoid strata can be dominated by adventive, weedy species. Diagnostic of this woodland alliance is the Juniperus scopulorum-dominated open tree canopy and the riparian habitats.  Accession Code: VB.CC.23163.JUNIPERUSSCOPUL 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: Juniperus scopulorum Temporarily Flooded Woodland Alliance   Translated: Rocky Mountain Juniper Temporarily Flooded Woodland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126516 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.563