Name:
Ilex opaca / Morella pensylvanica Forest
Reference:
Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description:
This type represents maritime holly forest of the lee sides of backdunes in New Jersey and Long Island, New York. It occurs in low areas behind backdunes where it is protected from overwash and salt spray. Substrate is sandy loam over coarse sand. The dominant tree is <i>Ilex opaca</i>. Other canopy associates can include <i>Amelanchier canadensis, Amelanchier laevis, Acer rubrum, Celtis occidentalis, Sassafras albidum, Quercus stellata, Quercus velutina</i>, and <i>Prunus serotina</i>. Characteristic shrubs include <i>Morella pensylvanica (= Myrica pensylvanica), Gaylussacia baccata, Rhus copallinum, Vaccinium corymbosum</i>. <i>Sambucus canadensis, Viburnum dentatum</i>, and <i>Toxicodendron vernix</i> can occur infrequently. Vines are particularly abundant, and include <i>Toxicodendron radicans, Smilax rotundifolia, Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>, and <i>Vitis</i> spp. The herbaceous layer is sparsely to moderately developed and includes <i>Aralia nudicaulis, Maianthemum stellatum (= Smilacina stellata), Maianthemum canadense, Maianthemum racemosum (= Smilacina racemosa), Carex pensylvanica</i>, and <i>Cypripedium acaule</i>. In locally wetter, boggy areas within the forest <i>Nyssa sylvatica, Rhododendron viscosum, Vaccinium corymbosum, Photinia melanocarpa, Osmunda cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis</i>, and <i>Thelypteris palustris</i> occur abundantly.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.31324.CEGL006376
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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