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Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Salix irrorata Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Salix irrorata Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This lower-montane riparian association is known from small tributaries of the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico. Also, within Bandelier National Monument, this association occurs along a canyon bottom with low solar exposure. It occurs on narrow valley bottom alluvial sediments with low to moderate gradients. Flooding is estimated to occur on a 10-year return interval or less. Elevations range from 1525 to 1900 m (5000-6250 feet). Stands occur on alluvial terraces and bars adjacent to perennial stream channels with gradients less than 10%. The substrates are alluvial deposits derived from basalt and andesite volcanics. The ground surface is characterized by shrubs rooted among rhizomatous grasses, exposed gravels and soil-intermixed litter patches. Stands are dominated by <i>Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni</i> with moderately open canopies along with scattered <i>Acer negundo, </i><i>Juniperus monosperma</i>, and <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i>. The undergrowth is characterized by thickets of <i>Salix irrorata</i> and a diverse complement of grasses and forbs. As a keystone species, the reproduction of <i>Populus deltoides</i> after flooding (and sufficient subsequent base flows) is critical to the sustainability of this community.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32066.CEGL005993 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.2.738786 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Rio Grande Cottonwood / Bluestem Willow Forest   Scientific: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Salix irrorata Forest   Code: CEGL005993