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Salix lutea / Mesic Graminoids Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix lutea / Mesic Graminoids Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association occurs in mountain valleys at 1645 to 2585 m (5400-8480 feet) in elevation. It occurs on stream benches, streambanks, moist terraces and occasionally on seeps and meadows. Slopes are gentle (<6%). Stands are dominated by <i>Salix lutea</i>. Other tall willows present include <i>Salix boothii, Salix geyeriana, Salix drummondiana</i>, and <i>Salix exigua</i>. Other shrubs present may include <i>Lonicera involucrata</i> and <i>Ribes lacustre</i>. Common graminoids include <i>Agrostis stolonifera, Deschampsia caespitosa, Poa pratensis</i>, and <i>Poa palustris</i>. Other graminoid species include <i>Carex pellita (= Carex lanuginosa), Carex microptera, Carex nebrascensis, Carex utriculata, Carex aquatilis, Calamagrostis stricta</i>, and <i>Juncus balticus</i>. Forbs are typically present but are less abundant than graminoids. Forb species include <i>Achillea millefolium, Equisetum arvense, Aconitum columbianum, Geum macrophyllum, Maianthemum stellatum (= Smilacina stellata), Plantago major</i>, and <i>Mentha arvensis</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32113.CEGL002073
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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  Translated: Yellow Willow / Mesic Graminoids Shrubland
  Scientific: Salix lutea / Mesic Graminoids Shrubland
  Code: CEGL002073