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Atriplex canescens - Artemisia tridentata Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Atriplex canescens - Artemisia tridentata Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland is found in the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert. Stands occur on level plains, valley bottoms, stream terraces, low and mid-slopes. Slopes are typically less than 25% and it is found on all aspects. Substrates are well-drained, silty loam and clay fine-textured soils. Some stands may be subject to periodic flooding. Evidence of erosion such as rills and gullies is common. The vegetation is characterized by a sparse to moderately dense short-shrub layer (15-35% cover) that is codominated by Atriplex canescens and Artemisia tridentata. Associated shrubs include Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Ephedra nevadensis, Ericameria nauseosa, Gutierrezia spp., Krascheninnikovia lanata, Lycium spp., and Opuntia spp. The sparse to moderately dense herbaceous layer (10-20% cover) is dominated by graminoids with scattered forbs. Achnatherum hymenoides, Bouteloua gracilis, Elymus elymoides, and Pascopyrum smithii are common grasses. Forbs may include species of Cirsium, Eriogonum, Penstemon, or Sphaeralcea. Introduced species such as Agropyron cristatum, Bromus rubens, and Bromus tectorum are common in disturbed stands. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.23266.ATRIPLEXCANESCE
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Fourwing Saltbush - Basin Big Sagebrush Shrubland
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686956 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Scientific: Atriplex canescens - Artemisia tridentata Shrubland
  Code: CEGL001282
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Atriplex canescens - Artemisia tridentata Shrubland