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Ericameria nauseosa / Sporobolus airoides Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Ericameria nauseosa / Sporobolus airoides Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This short-shrub association occurs on stream terraces in southeastern Utah and western Colorado. It is uncommon within its range, occurring in isolated stands on the floodplains of small or intermittent streams and often forming a mosaic with other wash associations, such as <i>~Atriplex canescens</i> Shrubland (CEGL001281)$$ and <i>~Artemisia tridentata</i> Shrubland (CEGL000991)$$. Sites slope gently (1-2%) between 1263 and 1829 m (4145-6000 feet) elevation. Aspect is not important in determining the distribution of stands. The unvegetated surface has high exposure of bare soil and sparse cover by litter. The soils are well-drained sandy loams derived from alluvium. Total vegetation cover ranges from 15 to 65% and is characterized by open to closed stands of <i>Ericameria nauseosa</i> shrubs that range in cover from 5 to 60%, with a sparse to moderately dense understory dominated by the tall bunchgrass <i>Sporobolus airoides</i> with between 1 and 10% cover. Associated shrubs contribute little in the way of cover and can include <i>Atriplex canescens, Atriplex confertifolia, Dicoria canescens, Ephedra torreyana, Eriogonum leptocladon</i>, and <i>Gutierrezia sarothrae</i>. The herbaceous layer is diverse and provides sparse to low cover. The most common associated graminoid is <i>Achnatherum hymenoides</i>. Forbs typically provide only trace cover; those present at greater than 1% cover include <i>Wyethia scabra</i> and <i>Astragalus moencoppensis</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.31890.CEGL002918 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.2.686755 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Rubber Rabbitbrush / Alkali Sacaton Shrubland   Code: CEGL002918   Scientific: Ericameria nauseosa / Sporobolus airoides Shrubland