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Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Talus Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Talus Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland association occurs on moderately steep to steep colluvial or talus slopes in the eastern part of the Colorado Plateau. Continually shifting slopes and occasional rockfall tend to maintain this association in early- to mid-seral succession, and fire may also be an important factor. Elevations range from 1489 to 2300 m (4885-7545 feet). The substrate is generally softer sedimentary rocks such as limestone and shale overlain by sandstone colluvium. <i>Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus</i> dominates this community. Other shrubs are generally present, including <i>Artemisia bigelovii, Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis, Atriplex canescens, Atriplex confertifolia, Ericameria nauseosa, Eriogonum corymbosum, Ephedra viridis, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Shepherdia rotundifolia, Xylorhiza glabriuscula</i>, and <i>Zuckia brandegeei</i>. The herbaceous layer tends to reflect the rocky substrate also and is often sparse. Typical species may include <i>Stenotus acaulis, Leptodactylon pungens, Leymus salinus, Pleuraphis jamesii</i>, and <i>Poa secunda</i>, although in some stands <i>Bromus tectorum</i> is the dominant. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31122.CEGL002347
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.768954 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Yellow Rabbitbrush Talus Shrubland
  Scientific: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Talus Shrubland
  Code: CEGL002347