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Betula papyrifera / Corylus cornuta Woodland | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Betula papyrifera / Corylus cornuta Woodland
Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
Description: This paper birch / beaked hazelnut woodland is found in the northern Great Plains of the United States and Canada. Stands occur on slopes or rolling topography. In the southwest of its range, in the Killdeer Mountains of North Dakota, it is restricted to the top of steep north-facing slopes. In other parts of its range, it occurs on a variety of aspects. The overstory of this woodland community is dominated by Betula papyrifera. Other associates include Populus tremuloides, Quercus macrocarpa, and, less frequently, Fraxinus pennsylvanica. There is a vigorous shrub layer that is typically 1-2 m tall. Corylus cornuta is the most abundant species in this stratum. Other typical species include Symphoricarpos occidentalis, Prunus virginiana, and Rosa woodsii. The herbaceous layer has several species with northern affinities, such as Galium boreale, Aralia nudicaulis, Clematis occidentalis, Cornus canadensis, Maianthemum canadense, Pyrola elliptica, and Linnaea borealis. Graminoid species do not usually contribute substantially to the herbaceous layer. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.25232.BETULAPAPYRIFER
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Paper Birch / Beaked Hazelnut Woodland
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687870 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL002128
  Scientific: Betula papyrifera / Corylus cornuta Woodland
  Common: Paper Birch / Beaked Hazel Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Betula papyrifera / Corylus cornuta Woodland