Name:
Liriodendron tulipifera - Tilia americana var. heterophylla - Aesculus flava - Acer saccharum / Magnolia tripetala Forest
Reference:
Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
Description:
This mixed mesophytic forest type is found primarily in the Central Appalachian, Western Allegheny Plateau, and Cumberland Plateau regions of the United States. Stands occur on mesic slopes and steep ravines or bottoms. The tree canopy is often tall, closed and contains a variety of tree species, including Acer saccharum, Acer rubrum, Fagus grandifolia, Fraxinus americana, Liriodendron tulipifera, Prunus serotina, Quercus alba, and Quercus rubra. Trees indicative of the type include Aesculus flava and Tilia americana var. heterophylla. Magnolia acuminata occurs locally. Frequent vines and shrubs include Asimina triloba, Carpinus caroliniana, Hamamelis virginiana, Lindera benzoin, Staphylea trifolia, and, more locally, Magnolia tripetala and Rhododendron maximum. The herbaceous layer is extremely rich, including Caulophyllum thalictroides, Actaea racemosa (= Cimicifuga racemosa), Claytonia virginica, Dicentra canadensis, Erythronium americanum, Sanguinaria canadensis, Tiarella cordifolia, Trillium erectum, Trillium grandiflorum, and many others.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.27894.LIRIODENDRONTUL
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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