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Nolina bigelovii Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Nolina bigelovii Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland forms local, scattered stands in the mountains and deserts of southern California and the Mojave and Lower Sonoran deserts. Stands likely also occur in Arizona and Nevada. Elevations range from 250-2250 m, and sites typically occur on steep slopes with abundant rock outcrop. Substrates are rocky, poorly developed soils derived from granitic rocks or are of calcareous origin. Rocky substrates allow water to run off rock faces and concentrate in the crevices. This shrubland is characterized by the subshrub <i>Nolina bigelovii</i>, forming an open, emergent canopy over a low (&lt;1 m tall) shrub layer that is composed of succulents and microphyllous evergreen and deciduous species. Common species may include <i>Ferocactus cylindraceus, Coleogyne ramosissima, Encelia farinosa, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Acacia greggii, Agave deserti, Hyptis emoryi, Ericameria linearifolia, Simmondsia chinensis</i>, and <i>Ambrosia dumosa</i>. Emergent individuals of <i>Juniperus californica</i> or <i>Fouquieria splendens</i> up to 5 m in height, may also be present. The herbaceous layer is typically sparse and composed primarily of perennials, both forbs and grasses. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31826.CEGL003064
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.2.685022 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Bigelow's Bear-grass Shrubland
  Code: CEGL003064
  Scientific: Nolina bigelovii Shrubland