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Ceanothus integerrimus Shrubland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Ceanothus integerrimus Shrubland Alliance Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: Stands of this shrubland of cismontane California grow between 300 and 2100 m elevation. This alliance grows in areas with strong seasonal precipitation patterns: long, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Precipitation varies from 50 cm per year in the southern portions of the range to 200 cm per year in the northern. Stands occur on well-drained soils and are best developed on dry, exposed sites. Stands of this shrubland alliance are dominated by Ceanothus integerrimus. Other shrubs present may include Prunus emarginata, Arctostaphylos manzanita, Arctostaphylos patula, Ceanothus cordulatus, Ceanothus cuneatus, Ceanothus velutinus, Symphoricarpos mollis, Holodiscus discolor, Quercus berberidifolia, Quercus chrysolepis, and Lithocarpus densiflorus. Emergent trees may be present and can include Pseudotsuga menziesii, Arbutus menziesii, and Quercus wislizeni. The herbaceous layer is sparse and typically includes Elymus glaucus.  Accession Code: VB.CC.24811.CEANOTHUSINTEGE 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: Ceanothus integerrimus Shrubland Alliance   Translated: Deerbrush Shrubland Alliance   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685346 NatureServe Explorer   Code: A.895