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Quercus gambelii / Rhus trilobata Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Quercus gambelii / Rhus trilobata Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This tall-shrub (or occasionally woodland) association occurs on colluvial slopes in canyons of the Colorado Plateau, as well as at the base of sandstone outcrops and in canyon bottoms. Sites range from moderately steep to steep (6-38% slopes), occur between 1685 and 2337 m elevation, and are oriented to north and east aspects. Total vegetation cover may range from 67% to well over 100%. This oak shrubland has an open to dense canopy of single-stemmed <i>Quercus gambelii</i> shrubs. <i>Rhus trilobata</i> shrubs between 1 and 2 m tall are always present, with cover ranging from 2 to 20%. A diverse array of other mesic shrubs are generally present as well, including <i>Amelanchier utahensis, Prunus virginiana, Fendlera rupicola, Acer glabrum</i>, or <i>Cercocarpus montanus</i>. The herbaceous layer ranges from sparse to moderately dense in cover and is usually diverse. Common species include <i>Poa fendleriana, Maianthemum stellatum, </i><i>Senecio amplectens</i>, and the vine <i>Clematis ligusticifolia</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32054.CEGL002338
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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  Scientific: Quercus gambelii / Rhus trilobata Shrubland
  Translated: Gambel Oak / Skunkbush Sumac Woodland
  Code: CEGL002338