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Populus deltoides (ssp. wislizeni, ssp. monilifera) / Scour Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus deltoides (ssp. wislizeni, ssp. monilifera) / Scour Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association is found along the La Plata River in the San Juan River basin of northwestern New Mexico and probably elsewhere in northern New Mexico. Preliminary data suggest that sites are frequently flooded, low riverbars and in-channel riverwash along low-gradient rivers of lowland river valleys, at elevations around 1700 m (5580 feet). This is an early- to mid-successional association that occupies recently scoured bars and banks. <i>Populus deltoides</i> is present as seedlings and saplings, and <i>Tamarix ramosissima</i> may be common. <i>Salix exigua</i> is usually present but low in cover. Although ground cover is sparse, native wetland indicators are usually present and include <i>Agrostis exarata</i> and <i>Eleocharis palustris</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.32085.CEGL005974
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.2.737599 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: (Rio Grande Cottonwood, Plains Cottonwood) / Scour Woodland
  Scientific: Populus deltoides (ssp. wislizeni, ssp. monilifera) / Scour Woodland
  Code: CEGL005974