Name:
Ulmus americana - Celtis laevigata Woodland Alliance
Reference:
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description:
This riparian mesic blackland woodland community occurs in deep soils on relatively level terrain, typically as narrow communities bordering ephemeral streams and dry-mesic and mesic blackland prairie. Fire plays a role in its formation and maintenance. Dominant tree species include Ulmus americana, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, and Celtis laevigata var. laevigata. Other woody vegetation includes Acer negundo, Ampelopsis arborea, Berchemia scandens, Campsis radicans, Cercis canadensis var. canadensis, Diospyros virginiana, Liquidambar styraciflua, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Platanus occidentalis, Toxicodendron radicans, and Vitis cinerea. Dominant herbaceous species include Glyceria striata and/or Carex cherokeensis, with Arisaema dracontium, Arundinaria gigantea, Helianthus grosseserratus, Juncus effusus, and Leersia oryzoides. Occasional herbs include Boehmeria cylindrica, Carex tribuloides, Juncus effusus, Helianthus grosseserratus, Ranunculus hispidus, Packera glabella (= Senecio glabellus), Smilax glauca, Spigelia marilandica, and Tradescantia ohiensis. Temporarily high water tables probably strongly influence herbaceous community and moderately influence woody species composition. Woody vegetation succession is rapid during periods of fire suppression, forming almost impenetrable thickets of vines and shrubs.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.23579.ULMUSAMERICANAC
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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