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Morella (pensylvanica, cerifera) / Schizachyrium littorale - Eupatorium hyssopifolium Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation | Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Morella (pensylvanica, cerifera) / Schizachyrium littorale - Eupatorium hyssopifolium Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation Reference: Eastern Ecology Working Group of... Description: These mid-Atlantic maritime grasslands occur on deep well-drained sands of interdunes and backdunes. They usually occur within the influence of offshore winds and salt spray. Although highly variable in species composition, the typical expression of this community is characterized by a predominance (25-50% cover) of bunchgrasses including <i>Schizachyrium littorale (= Schizachyrium scoparium </i><i>ssp. littorale), Andropogon virginicus, Panicum amarum, Ammophila breviligulata, Dichanthelium scoparium</i>, and <i>Dichanthelium </i><i>acuminatum</i>. Generally one or two of these species dominate, while the others are less common. Occasionally <i>Spartina patens</i> forms the dominant graminoid cover. Shrubs of <i>Morella pensylvanica (= Myrica pensylvanica)</i> and/or <i>Morella cerifera (= Myrica cerifera)</i> are sparse and stunted <i>Baccharis halimifolia, Prunus maritima</i>, and <i>Diospyros virginiana</i> are even less frequent. Dense tangles of <i>Toxicodendron radicans</i> are very characteristic of this community as they sprawl over the bare ground and sparse vegetation. <i>Rubus argutus</i> and <i>Rhus copallinum</i> are also scattered throughout. Much of the remaining dry sands are exposed with sparsely distributed herbs. Characteristic herb species include <i>Cirsium horridulum, Solidago sempervirens, Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (= Gnaphalium obtusifolium), Nuttallanthus canadensis, Euthamia caroliniana (= Euthamia tenuifolia), Oenothera </i><i>humifusa, Oenothera oakesiana, Pityopsis falcata, Opuntia humifusa</i>, and <i>Diodia teres</i>. This association ranges from Massachusetts to North Carolina. It is related to maritime grasslands of New England and New York. Further analysis is required to determine the classification, and thus the range, with confidence. Diagnostic species are <i>Morella pensylvanica, Schizachyrium littorale, Eupatorium hyssopifolium</i>, and <i>Eupatorium rotundifolium</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.31328.CEGL004240 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.2.687600 NatureServe Explorer   Common: Mid-Atlantic Coast Backdune Grassland   Translated: (Northern Bayberry, Wax-myrtle) / Shore Little Bluestem - Hyssopleaf Thoroughwort Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation   Scientific: Morella (pensylvanica, cerifera) / Schizachyrium littorale - Eupatorium hyssopifolium Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation   Code: CEGL004240