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Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos albus Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos albus Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This is a minor type described from only a few plots in Montana, Wyoming, and north-central Washington. It occurs adjacent to very wet sites, irrigation ditches, marshes or wet meadows. It occurs from 1155 to 1973 m (3790-6473 feet) in elevation. It occurs on basin floors to slopes up to 48%. Soils are fine-textured. This is a wet, low-lying aspen forest, distinguished by an abundant layer of Symphoricarpos albus. The overstory canopy is dominated by Populus tremuloides. Conifers when present are low in abundance and include Pinus contorta or Larix occidentalis, Pinus ponderosa, or Pseudotsuga menziesii. Tall shrubs may be present but do not form a distinct layer, with Amelanchier alnifolia and sapling Populus tremuloides. The short-shrub layer is distinct, with Symphoricarpos albus the dominant. Other low-stature shrubs include Rosa woodsii and Mahonia repens. The herbaceous layer is diverse with many grasses and forbs. Graminoids include Achnatherum nelsonii, Elymus trachycaulus, Phleum pratense, and Poa pratensis. Forbs include Actaea rubra, Helianthella uniflora, Lupinus sericeus, and Symphyotrichum spathulatum. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.28032.POPULUSTREMULOI
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Quaking Aspen / Common Snowberry Forest
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685863 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Scientific: Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos albus Forest
  Code: CEGL000609
  Common: Aspen / Snowberry Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos albus Forest