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Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This closed to open forest occurs in the east Cascades of Washington near Mount Adams. This association occurs between 884 and 1128 m (2900-3700 feet) elevation and primarily on north to east aspects. Abies grandis dominates the canopy that occasionally contains Pseudotsuga menziesii, Tsuga heterophylla, or Pinus monticola trees. Shrubs are a common feature of the undergrowth with a combined cover exceeding 30%. Cornus nuttallii is the most abundant tall shrub or short tree that is often joined by Corylus cornuta and Acer glabrum. Shorter deciduous shrubs include Rosa gymnocarpa, Rubus parviflorus, Vaccinium membranaceum, Mahonia nervosa, and Symphoricarpos hesperius. Paxistima myrsinites and Chimaphila umbellata are common short evergreen shrubs. Graminoids are unusual. Forbs are diverse but infrequently display high cover. High constancy forbs are Linnaea borealis, Clintonia uniflora, Goodyera oblongifolia, and Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.27272.ABIESGRANDISCOR
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Oct-2002 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Grand Fir / Pacific Dogwood - Rocky Mountain Maple Forest
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  Scientific: Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest
  Code: CEGL001104
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest