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Menziesia ferruginea / Xerophyllum tenax Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Menziesia ferruginea / Xerophyllum tenax Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association is uncommon on both the east side of Glacier National Park in Montana and in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. This is a mesic, subalpine association located on somewhat-steep to steep lowslopes and midslopes at elevations near 1850 m (6070 feet) on variable aspects. Soils are well-drained to rapidly drained loamy sands that are developed on colluvial landforms, including talus. Litter dominates the ground surface with 20-40% cover, although downed wood, exposed soil, and rock are also common. This cold-deciduous, low to moderately diverse shrubland is dominated by tall shrubs that have 20-80% cover and heights between 0.5-5 m. <i>Menziesia ferruginea</i> often dominates the shrub layer with 10-55% cover and is sometimes observed extending downslope in bands. Other common shrubs include <i>Vaccinium membranaceum, Lonicera utahensis</i>, and <i>Sorbus scopulina</i>. Other tall shrubs that may be present include <i>Rubus parviflorus, Acer glabrum, Amelanchier alnifolia</i>, and <i>Ribes lacustre</i>. Short- and dwarf-shrub cover is low, with <i>Spiraea betulifolia</i> and <i>Vaccinium myrtillus</i> sometimes present. Herbaceous cover ranges from 50-60% with heights from <0.5-1 m. <i>Xerophyllum tenax</i> and <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> seedlings dominate this layer with 20-40% and 10-20% cover, respectively. <i>Veratrum viride</i> and <i>Arnica cordifolia</i> are also consistently common. <i>Chamerion angustifolium</i> and <i>Thalictrum occidentale</i> may also be present.  Accession Code: VB.CC.31128.CEGL005888 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.2.728706 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Rusty Menziesia / Common Beargrass Shrubland   Scientific: Menziesia ferruginea / Xerophyllum tenax Shrubland   Code: CEGL005888