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Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This xeric, alkaline shrub association occurs on hillsides, dry stream terraces and benches. Sites are flat to moderately steep (up to 30% slopes) often on southwestern aspects. Soils are rapidly drained sandy loams and silty clays derived from alluvium. Total vegetation cover ranges from 8 to 40%. The vegetation is characterized by an open canopy of <i>Atriplex confertifolia</i> and an understory dominated by the bunchgrass <i>Sporobolus cryptandrus</i>. Associated shrubs include <i>Opuntia polyacantha</i> and <i>Sclerocactus whipplei</i>. Associated herbaceous species include the annual exotic <i>Bromus tectorum</i> and the short bunchgrass <i>Muhlenbergia pungens</i>. Forbs occasionally present include <i>Cryptantha crassisepala, Erodium cicutarium, Gaillardia pinnatifida, Plantago patagonica</i>, and <i>Streptanthella longirostris</i>. Biological soil crusts provide up to 25% cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.31897.CEGL003762
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: Provisional
  • This Community's Level: association
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.791958 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Shadscale Saltbush / Sand Dropseed Shrubland
  Code: CEGL003762
  Scientific: Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland