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Kalmia latifolia - Vaccinium pallidum Shrubland [Provisional] | Fleming, G. P., and P. P. Coulli...
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Name: Kalmia latifolia - Vaccinium pallidum Shrubland [Provisional] Reference: Fleming, G. P., and P. P. Coulli... Description: This community type appears to be scattered on exposed acidic outcrops of both the northern Blue Ridge and Ridge and Valley provinces in Virginia. Similar vegetation has been observed on Ridge and Valley outcrops below 1200 m (4000 feet) elevation in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Stands occur on moderately to steeply sloping (12 to >30 degrees) outcrops, pavements, and clifftops of acidic bedrock at moderately high elevations. Four plot-sampled stands are associated with outcrops of Tuscarora quartzite, charnockite, leucocharnockite, and Old Rag granite. These sites are situated on convex upper slopes and summits with south to northwest aspects, at elevations from about 975 to 1160 m (3200-3800 feet). Surface cover of bedrock and loose boulders averages 80%, and lichen cover on rocks is generally >50%. Total vegetation cover is often <25% and consists of patchy shrub thickets and herbaceous mats among the exposed rocks. Kalmia latifolia and Vaccinium pallidum are dominant shrubs, each with mean cover of 5-10% in plot samples. Other woody plants occurring irregularly in the type include Gaylussacia baccata, Menziesia pilosa, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, and extremely stunted (<3 m tall) Quercus rubra, Quercus prinus, and Pinus pungens. Deschampsia flexuosa is the most constant herbaceous species. Other locally important herbs are Carex pensylvanica, Schizachyrium scoparium, Paronychia argyrocoma, Danthonia spicata, Saxifraga michauxii, Lysimachia quadrifolia, and Campanula divaricata.  Accession Code: VB.CC.23598.KALMIALATIFOLIA Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 09-Aug-2004 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Kalmia latifolia - Gaylussacia baccata Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Mountain Laurel - Hillside Blueberry Shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686695 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL008538   Scientific: Kalmia latifolia - Vaccinium pallidum Shrubland   Common: High-Elevation Acidic Heath Barren / Pavement