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Pinus coulteri Woodland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus coulteri Woodland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This montane woodland alliance of California and Baja California occurs on all aspects on shallow, well-drained soils. This alliance grows in a Mediterranean climate with a distinct summer dry season. Annual precipitation varies from 25-50 cm, the bulk falling between November and April as rain. Summers are quite warm; winters are mild. Stands are found at elevations ranging from 700-2000 m. This alliance is characterized by the dominance of Pinus coulteri in the canopy. Other conifers present may include Pseudotsuga macrocarpa, Pinus sabiniana, and Pinus ponderosa. Quercus kelloggii, Quercus chrysolepis, and/or Quercus agrifolia may also be present. Shrubs are frequent to infrequent, and the herbaceous layer is sparse.  Accession Code: VB.CC.23507.PINUSCOULTERIWO 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: Pinus coulteri Woodland Alliance   Translated: Coulter Pine Woodland Alliance   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126520 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.514