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Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... Description: This forest occurs west of the Mississippi River at narrow streamheads, lower slopes adjacent to sandy streambanks, and in the transition zone from bayheads to small stream forests. Due to juxtaposition between dry, sandy uplands (often with relictual Pinus palustris) and mesic stream courses, the flora of this community exhibits affinities to these different habitats. In addition, seepage is often present. The canopy of this association is dominated by some combination of Magnolia virginiana, Magnolia grandiflora, and Fagus grandifolia. A number of other deciduous species may also be present. A diverse herbaceous layer dominated by ferns, sphagnum moss, and sedges is usually present, ranging from sparse cover on the most uphill portions of this community to nearly 100% coverage in the wetter interior portions. Many of the species found in this type, including many of the herbs, are typical of "baygalls" or wet creek bottom habitats which invariably occur somewhat farther downslope.  Accession Code: VB.CC.25382.FAGUSGRANDIFOLI Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 01-Oct-1999 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia grandiflora Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: American Beech - Sweetbay - (Longleaf Pine) / Longleaf Spikegrass Sandhill Streamhead Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688163 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL007976   Scientific: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest   Common: West Gulf Coastal Plain Streamhead Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest