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Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> / sedge forest occurs in Colorado and Wyoming from 1890 to 2940 m (6195-9650 feet) in elevation. It occupies gentle to moderate slopes (0-40%) with variable aspects on moderately deep, well-drained, sandy loam soils. Tree canopy cover is moderately dense to dense and strongly dominated by <i>Pinus ponderosa</i>. Occasional canopy associates include <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> or <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i>. The shrub layer is usually sparse, although <i>Cercocarpus montanus, Juniperus communis</i>, and <i>Purshia tridentata</i> are often present. <i>Ribes cereum</i> occurs occasionally. The herbaceous layer is likewise sparse with <i>Carex rossii</i> dominant (7-16% cover). Additional herbs that occur with low cover include <i>Koeleria macrantha, Muhlenbergia montana, Leucopoa kingii, Mertensia lanceolata, Harbouria trachypleura, Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis (= Achillea lanulosa), Geranium caespitosum</i>, and <i>Artemisia ludoviciana</i>. Unvegetated surface is common in these stands and is comprised of dense needle duff. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32279.CEGL000183
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
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  Translated: Ponderosa Pine / Ross' Sedge Forest
  Scientific: Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest
  Code: CEGL000183