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Quercus gambelii / Robinia neomexicana / Symphoricarpos rotundifolius Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Quercus gambelii / Robinia neomexicana / Symphoricarpos rotundifolius Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This poorly known association is reported from the Sandia Mountains in north-central New Mexico and the Mogollon Rim in north-central Arizona. Sites include steep, exposed slopes at higher elevation, or north aspect midslopes and riparian areas in canyons at lower elevation. Slopes and aspects are variable. Substrates are generally coarser textured soils with a high percentage of mixed gravel, cobble and/or boulder-sized rock. Vegetation is characterized by a moderately dense to dense, deciduous tall-shrub layer that is dominated by Quercus gambelii with Robinia neomexicana often codominating. Scattered conifer trees may be present including Pinus edulis, Pinus ponderosa, Pseudotsuga menziesii, or Juniperus spp. Riparian stands may have an occasional Acer negundo tree or Salix spp. shrub. The short-shrub layer is dominated by species of Symphoricarpos that vary depending on geography and include Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, Symphoricarpos oreophilus, or Symphoricarpos palmeri. Other shrubs may include Amelanchier utahensis, Chamaebatiaria millefolium, Forestiera pubescens, or Rosa woodsii. The herbaceous layer is generally sparse because of shading from dense shrub cover. Associates include Achillea millefolium, Artemisia ludoviciana, Campanula rotundifolia, Hedeoma drummondii, Heterotheca villosa, Penstemon spp., Poa fendleriana, Solidago velutina, and Thalictrum fendleri.  Accession Code: VB.CC.26648.QUERCUSGAMBELII 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: Quercus gambelii Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Gambel Oak / New Mexico Locust / Roundleaf Snowberry Shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689005 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001116   Scientific: Quercus gambelii / Robinia neomexicana / Symphoricarpos rotundifolius Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Quercus gambelii / Robinia neomexicana / Symphoricarpos rotundifolius Shrubland