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Juniperus monosperma / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus monosperma / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: From Muldavin et al. (2000b): This is a major association of the Oscura and San Andres mountains in New Mexico. It is also reported from Oklahoma and Colorado. This association typically occurs on the cool aspects of steep to very steep scarp slopes at elevations of 1700 to 2150 m (5500-7000 feet). This open woodland has a shrubby undergrowth dominated by <i>Cercocarpus montanus</i>. While <i>Juniperus monosperma</i> is the dominant tree, <i>Pinus edulis</i> is also common. Among the many shrubs that can be present (29 species), <i>Yucca baccata, Rhus trilobata, Opuntia phaeacantha, Ephedra aspera (= Ephedra nevadensis var. aspera)</i>, and <i>Nolina microcarpa</i> are the most constant and well-represented to abundant associates. Among the grasses, <i>Bouteloua curtipendula</i> and <i>Aristida purpurea</i> are the most common, but grass cover is generally low. Forb species richness is moderate (27 species), but overall cover is low. <i>Eriogonum jamesii</i> and <i>Lesquerella fendleri</i> are the most constant species.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32253.CEGL000713 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.2.689400 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: One-seed Juniper / Alderleaf Mountain-mahogany Woodland   Scientific: Juniperus monosperma / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland   Code: CEGL000713