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Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Anemopsis californica Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Anemopsis californica Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association is found in the Rio Grande basin in central New Mexico. This mature forest association is found within the floodplain of large, lowland river valleys at elevations from 1450 to 1550 m (4780-5080 feet). Sites are moist depressions in riverbars and terraces, or possibly filled side channels that are flooded relatively frequently (2- to 5-year recurrence interval). Soils are deep, weakly developed, sometimes poorly drained and often saturated, coarse-loamy Aquic Ustifluvents. This type may have been more widespread in the past. Mature <i>Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni</i> dominate the upper canopy, although <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i> may also be a dominant subcanopy tree. Other shrubs such as <i>Tamarix ramosissima</i> may be prevalent, but the dominant understory species is <i>Anemopsis californica</i> which forms large mats along the soil surface. Other herbs include <i>Sporobolus airoides, Panicum capillare</i>, and <i>Ambrosia artemisiifolia</i>. 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.32083.CEGL005965
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.2.737972 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Rio Grande Cottonwood / Yerba Mansa Forest
  Scientific: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni / Anemopsis californica Forest
  Code: CEGL005965