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Populus deltoides / Salix irrorata Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus deltoides / Salix irrorata Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This lower-montane riparian association is known from small tributaries of the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico. It occurs on narrow valley bottom alluvial sediments with low to moderate gradients. Flooding is estimated to happen on a 10-year return interval or less. Elevations range from 1675 to 1900 m (5000-6250 feet). Stands are dominated by Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni with moderately open canopies along with scattered Acer negundo, Juniperus scopulorum, and Juniperus monosperma. The undergrowth is characterized by thickets of Salix irrorata and a diverse complement of grasses and forbs. As a keystone species, the reproduction of Populus deltoides after flooding (and sufficient subsequent base flows) is critical to the sustainability of this community.  Accession Code: VB.CC.28354.POPULUSDELTOIDE Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 19-Aug-2004 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Populus deltoides Temporarily Flooded Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.738786 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Salix irrorata Forest   Translated: Rio Grande Cottonwood /Bluestem Willow Forest   Code: CEGL005993 (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Salix irrorata Forest