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A.991 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.991
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This shrubland of northern California coastal floodplains and stream margins grows in areas that are seasonally inundated. Precipitation throughout the range of this alliance is Mediterranean, with the bulk falling as rain between November and May. Annual precipitation totals are quite high, averaging about 100 cm. Stands of this alliance are found between sea level and 200 m elevation. This shrubland is dominated by ~Salix sessilifolia$. Other shrubs present may include ~Acer macrophyllum, Populus balsamifera, Populus fremontii, Salix gooddingii, Salix hookeriana, Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra, Salix laevigata, Salix sitchensis, Alnus rubra, Cornus sericea$, and ~Alnus rhombifolia$. Many of these species may achieve tree size if left undisturbed. Emergent trees may be present. The herbaceous layer is highly variable. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.2618.A991
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Mar-2005
     
  • status: accepted
  • Community's Parent: III.B.2.N.e
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: SALIX SESSILIFOLIA SEASONALLY FLOODED SHRUBLAND ALLIANCE
  Code: A.991
  Common: Del Norte Coast Willow Seasonally Flooded Shrubland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Salix sessilifolia Seasonally Flooded Shrubland Alliance