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Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This is a minor plant association with a widespread distribution including mid to upper elevations throughout the Rocky Mountains. The association is found in meadows, on lower toeslopes, and on benches or terraces in broad valley bottoms. Salix wolfii creates a dense, low overstory with Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda (= Potentilla fruticosa) frequently present. Deschampsia caespitosa is the diagnostic graminoid with up to 10% cover. A diverse mix of other graminoids and forbs are usually present, including Juncus balticus, Danthonia intermedia, Phleum alpinum, Potentilla gracilis, and Senecio integerrimus.  Accession Code: VB.CC.24478.SALIXWOLFIIDESC Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Salix wolfii Temporarily Flooded Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Wolf Willow / Tufted Hairgrass Shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687741 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001238   Scientific: Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland   Common: Wolf Willow / Tufted Hairgrass Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland