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Cephalanthus occidentalis / Carex spp. - Lemna spp. Southern Shrubland | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis / Carex spp. - Lemna spp. Southern Shrubland Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... Description: This buttonbush shrubland occurs widely throughout the southeastern United States. Stands occupy shallow water depressions, oxbow ponds, beaver ponds, and backwater sloughs of stream and river floodplains. It also occurs in upland pond depressions. Inundation is usually continuous throughout the year, but these sites can become dry in mid or late summer or during periods of prolonged drought. In floodplain situations, soils are deep (1 m or more) consisting of peat or muck over alluvial parent material. Cephalanthus occidentalis comprises nearly 90% of the shrub layer in waters 1-2 m deep. Other shrubs commonly encountered may include Cornus sp. (Cornus foemina (= Cornus stricta) to the south and Cornus sericea (= Cornus stolonifera) to the north) and Salix spp. Sedges are the dominant herbaceous species present, although Hibiscus spp. can also form dense stands in shallower water. Lemna spp. are also common plants in this natural community. Populus heterophylla and Nyssa aquatica may also occur within their range. Floristic characteristics that distinguish this type from more northern types are needed. This may occur as a long-persistent successional stage. This community can result from natural or artificial disturbance of hydrology.  Accession Code: VB.CC.25598.CEPHALANTHUSOCC Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 01-Aug-1994 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Cephalanthus occidentalis Semipermanently Flooded Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Buttonbush / Sedge species - Duckweed species Southern Shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689453 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002191   Scientific: Cephalanthus occidentalis / Carex spp. - Lemna spp. Southern Shrubland   Common: Southern Buttonbush Pond (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Cephalanthus occidentalis / Carex spp. - Lemna spp. Southern Shrubland