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Abies grandis - Pseudotsuga menziesii / Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis - Pseudotsuga menziesii / Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This closed-canopy forest occurs in the east Cascades of Washington near Mount Adams and near Mount Hood in Oregon. This association occurs between 823 and 1342 m (2700-4400 feet) elevation and typically on north to east aspects of slopes or on flats. Abies grandis and Pseudotsuga menziesii trees dominate the canopy that occasionally has large Pinus ponderosa trees, particularly in mid-seral stands. Abies grandis is the most common tree in the lower canopy. Shrubs are uncommon with cover rarely exceeding 10%. Low shrubs Chimaphila umbellata and Symphoricarpos hesperius appear with high constancy. Forbs dominate the understory (5-88% cover) particularly composed of shade-tolerant species such as Linnaea borealis, Orthilia secunda, Goodyera oblongifolia, and Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia. Graminoids are unusual, Melica subulata or Melica spectabilis and Carex geyeri are most frequently encountered. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.27006.ABIESGRANDISPSE
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Grand Fir - Douglas-fir / Maystar Forest
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689653 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000040
  Scientific: Abies grandis - Pseudotsuga menziesii / Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Abies grandis - Pseudotsuga menziesii / Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia Forest