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Eriogonum microthecum - Physaria oregona Dwarf-shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Eriogonum microthecum - Physaria oregona Dwarf-shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This type sporadically occurs in the Snake River and Imnaha River canyons, on hydrothermally altered basalt outcrops. These are found in canyons at the intersection of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, although it appears to be very restricted in Idaho. The unique substrates are barren, being approximately 1 dm of pea gravels or sands covering basalt. They are always found on south-facing slopes, and are often quite steep, with a mean slope of 42%. Unlike most areas in Hells Canyon National Recreational Area, fires do not carry through these barren communities. The vegetation is sparse, with about 90% of the sites unvegetated (6% rock, 82% pavement, 5% bare ground, 3% moss or lichen, and 1% litter, mean cover). The dominant vegetation includes Physaria oregona, Eriogonum strictum, Eriogonum microthecum, Oenothera caespitosa, Pseudoroegneria spicata and Phacelia heterophylla. Introduced annual grasses (Bromus tectorum and Bromus briziformis) are present at most sites as well. Various other native forbs can often be found. The type is better distinguished by the harsh and unusual environment, than species composition. Physaria oregona and either Eriogonum strictum or Eriogonum microthecum are present, as is Oenothera caespitosa. This combination of species on a steep, south-facing barren is characteristic.  Accession Code: VB.CC.27520.ERIOGONUMMICROT 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: Eriogonum microthecum Dwarf-shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Slender Wild Buckwheat - Oregon Bladderpod Dwarf-shrubland   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689814 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001737   Scientific: Eriogonum microthecum - Physaria oregona Dwarf-shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Eriogonum microthecum - Physaria oregona Dwarf-shrubland