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Salix nivalis / Geum rossii Dwarf-shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix nivalis / Geum rossii Dwarf-shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This alpine dwarf-shrub association occurs on rocky ridges and in boulderfields in the southern Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Elevations range from 3500 to 3850 m (11,450-12,625 feet). Slopes tend to be gentle to moderate, and the substrate is talus of granitic or metamorphic rocks. The well-drained, coarse soils of this alpine dwarf-willow association mean that there are few or no wetland species present. Total vegetative cover rarely exceeds 50% because of the high cover by rock and bedrock. <i>Salix nivalis</i> is the dominant and most conspicuous species, with a somewhat sparse herbaceous component dominated by <i>Geum rossii</i>. Other herbaceous species present may include <i>Carex rupestris, Silene acaulis, Festuca brachyphylla, Trisetum spicatum, Cirsium scopulorum</i>, and <i>Minuartia obtusiloba</i>. Lichens may also contribute significant cover to the community. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32128.CEGL005936
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.2.735327 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Snow Willow / Ross' Avens Dwarf-shrubland
  Scientific: Salix nivalis / Geum rossii Dwarf-shrubland
  Code: CEGL005936