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Atriplex confertifolia Sparse Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Atriplex confertifolia Sparse Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This sparse shadscale shrubland occurs in the canyonlands area of the Colorado Plateau on steep colluvial slopes, cliffs, escarpments, terraces, and benches with poor, alkaline soils. Sites are moderately to steeply sloping (to 35°) and may occur on any aspect between 1187 and 1544 m elevation. The unvegetated surface has low to moderate exposure of bare soil and low to moderate cover of large rocks. Soils are rapidly drained sands, sandy loams, sandy clay loams, sandy clays, or loams. Total vegetation cover rarely exceeds 5% and consists primarily of scattered dwarfed <i>Atriplex confertifolia</i> shrubs. Many other species may be present but in general do not exceed a trace or at most 1% cover. Associated shrubs include <i>Ericameria nauseosa, Ephedra viridis, Eriogonum corymbosum, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Opuntia polyacantha, Xylorhiza glabriuscula, Gutierrezia sarothrae</i>, and <i>Brickellia microphylla</i>. Herbaceous associates include <i>Pleuraphis jamesii, Bromus tectorum, Aristida purpurea, Salsola tragus, Tiquilia latior, Stanleya pinnata</i>, and <i>Eriogonum inflatum</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31884.CEGL003830
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
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  Translated: Shadscale Saltbush Sparse Shrubland
  Code: CEGL003830
  Scientific: Atriplex confertifolia Sparse Shrubland