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Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: These late-seral subalpine forests occur in the North Coast, Klamath, Cascade ranges, and Sierra Nevada of the Pacific Northwest. Elevations range from 1400-2700 m. They are adapted to deep winter snow and dry summer. Stands are found on shallow, well-drained soils on slopes and raised stream benches on all aspects. The open to closed canopy (40-100% cover) of coniferous trees is less than 60 m in height and dominated by Abies magnifica in both the canopy and subcanopy. Other trees in the canopy may include Abies concolor, Pinus contorta var. murrayana, Pinus monticola, and Tsuga mertensiana. A sparse to moderately dense (10-40% cover) short-shrub layer (2-5 m tall) is usually present and typically includes the broadleaf deciduous shrub Ribes viscosissimum, which is diagnostic for this association. Other shrubs may include Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, Symphoricarpos mollis, Ribes montigenum, Ribes cereum, Spiraea splendens, Sambucus racemosa, and Arctostaphylos nevadensis. The herbaceous layer is generally sparse, but may be diverse, commonly including Eucephalus breweri (= Aster breweri), Monardella odoratissima, Gayophytum ramosissimum, Pedicularis semibarbata, Pyrola picta, and Poa bolanderi. The lichen Evernia vulpina is a constant species in these stands and is uncommon elsewhere. These stands differ from other Abies species stands by the lack of Picea in the understory.  Accession Code: VB.CC.25106.ABIESMAGNIFICAR 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: Abies magnifica Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687836 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000347   Scientific: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest   Translated: California Red Fir / Sticky Currant Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest