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Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland occurs on steep dry slopes of the coastal mountains of central and southern California. Stands are uncommon and distributed on convex middle and upper slopes between the elevations of 448 and 915 m (1470-3000 feet). Most (60%) stands occur on north-facing exposures on slopes >45%. Stands are nearly pure <i>Prunus ilicifolia</i>. Other shrubs, if present, are less than half the cover of <i>Prunus ilicifolia</i> and may include <i>Heteromeles arbutifolia</i> and <i>Rhus ovata</i>. The herbaceous undergrowth is abundant and rich. Dominant forbs include <i>Anthriscus caucalis, Delphinium californicum ssp. interius</i>, and <i>Marah fabaceus</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31876.CEGL005311
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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  Translated: Hollyleaf Cherry Shrubland
  Code: CEGL005311
  Scientific: Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland