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Juncus balticus Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juncus balticus Herbaceous Vegetation Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This Baltic rush wet meadow community is found widely throughout the western United States. This wet meadow vegetation occurs as small, dense patches on flat stream benches, along overflow channels, and near springs. Soils are variable and range from poorly to well-drained, sandy clay loam to fine sand-textured and are usually mottled or gleyed. Stands are characterized by a dense sward of Juncus balticus and often minor cover of Carex species, including Carex aquatilis, Carex praegracilis, Carex nebrascensis, or Carex utriculata. Other common species include Deschampsia caespitosa, Distichlis spicata, Glyceria striata, Hordeum jubatum, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Phleum alpinum, and Sporobolus airoides. The introduced perennial sod grasses Poa pratensis or Agrostis stolonifera codominate some stands. Forb cover is generally low and includes wetland species such as Caltha leptosepala, Rumex aquaticus, and Dodecatheon pulchellum. Iris missouriensis can be common in heavily grazed stands. Shrubs are not common. This association is often considered to be a grazing-induced community since it increases with disturbance.  Accession Code: VB.CC.25356.JUNCUSBALTICUSH 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: Juncus balticus Seasonally Flooded Herbaceous Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Baltic Rush Herbaceous Vegetation   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687882 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001838   Scientific: Juncus balticus Herbaceous Vegetation   Common: Baltic Rush Wet Meadow (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Juncus balticus Herbaceous Vegetation