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Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation occurs primarily east of the Continental Divide on gentle slopes. It is found on moderately deep soils of sedimentary origin, generally from 1200-1800 m elevation, but may be found up to 2400 m. Festuca idahoensis is the dominant graminoid, but wheatgrasses including Pascopyrum smithii and/or Elymus lanceolatus may be abundant. Pascopyrum smithii appears to become restricted in distribution to the north. In Alberta, it is restricted to swales or to specific soil types and Elymus lanceolatus becomes the prominent wheatgrass. Koeleria macrantha is also an important component of this type. Poa cusickii is often conspicuous; growing with or replacing Poa secunda (= Poa sandbergii). Graminoids are far more abundant than shrubs and forbs. The most prominent forbs are Phlox hoodii, Gaillardia aristata, Antennaria rosea, and Achillea millefolium. The short shrub Artemisia frigida may be present. Other shrubs are absent or scattered. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.24616.FESTUCAIDAHOENS
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Idaho Fescue - Western Wheatgrass Herbaceous Vegetation
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687765 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL001621
  Scientific: Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
  Common: Idaho Fescue - Western Wheatgrass Mixedgrass Prairie
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(undetermined) Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation