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Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This is a lowland forested riparian association known from the Rio Grande and Pecos drainages of central New Mexico and the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado. This association occurs in lowland river valleys at elevations ranging from 1180-1680 m (3850-5500 feet). Typical sites are mid- to upper-elevation bars and terraces within the active floodplain. Soils are young, weakly developed Entisols. This association is often dominated by older, open stands of Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni or Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera with grassy understories dominated by Muhlenbergia asperifolia (the characteristic herbaceous species) and Distichlis spicata (up to 80% total herbaceous cover). Salix amygdaloides is present in the tree canopies of some stands. Shrubs are few and scattered, although invasive and exotic Tamarix spp. and Elaeagnus angustifolia are often abundant. Other herbaceous species may include Scirpus microcarpus, Panicum virgatum, and Eleocharis palustris. A few weedy forbs include Apocynum cannabinum and Ambrosia artemisiifolia. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.27398.POPULUSDELTOIDE
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Eastern Cottonwood / Alkali Muhly Forest
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  Scientific: Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest
  Code: CEGL000678
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest