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Pinus rigida / Quercus ilicifolia / Lespedeza capitata Woodland | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus rigida / Quercus ilicifolia / Lespedeza capitata Woodland
Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This pitch pine - scrub oak barren community occurs on northeastern sand plains, generally on outwash plains, sand dunes and glacial till. Soils are typically sandy, well-drained and nutrient poor. A local history of fire is essential to the maintenance of the community. An open canopy (30-70%) of <i>Pinus rigida</i> over a variable tall-shrub layer (25-95%) of <i>Quercus ilicifolia</i> or <i>Quercus prinoides</i> forms the characteristic structure of this community. In places the canopy may also contain <i>Populus tremuloides, Prunus serotina, Prunus pensylvanica</i> or <i>Betula populifolia</i>. A short-shrub layer of <i>Vaccinium pallidum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Gaylussacia baccata, Comptonia peregrina</i> and <i>Pteridium aquilinum</i> is usually present. Characteristically, small grassy openings dominated by <i>Schizachyrium scoparium</i>, occur within the woodland matrix. These grassy patches are rich in herbaceous species such as <i>Andropogon gerardii, Sorghastrum nutans, Lespedeza capitata, Polygala nuttallii, Lechea mucronata, Lysimachia quadrifolia, Helianthemum canadense</i> and <i>Lupinus perennis</i>. These patches create important habitat for several rare invertebrates. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31268.CEGL006025
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]
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  Common: Inland Pitch Pine / Bear Oak Barrens
  Translated: Pitch Pine / Bear Oak / Round-head Bushclover Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus rigida / Quercus ilicifolia / Lespedeza capitata Woodland
  Code: CEGL006025