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Sarcobatus vermiculatus / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Sarcobatus vermiculatus / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This greasewood community is found in the badlands regions of the northwestern Great Plains. Stands are found on weakly consolidated sedimentary rocks, where eroded slopes contain interbedded clay and silt shales. Slopes range from 0-80%, and average about 35-40%, with a southwest- to southeast-facing aspect. A thin crust of highly saline salt 1-5 cm in depth may form on the surface. Soil pH is around 8.0. Stands have a sparse to moderate woody layer (15-40% cover) dominated by the deciduous, facultative halophytic shrub <i>Sarcobatus vermiculatus</i>. Other characteristic shrubs and dwarf-shrubs may include <i>Artemisia tridentata, Atriplex canescens, Ericameria nauseosa (= Chrysothamnus nauseosus)</i>, and <i>Gutierrezia sarothrae</i>. The herbaceous layer ranges from absent to moderately sparse cover (&lt;25%) of scattered tall and medium-tall bunchgrasses, such as <i>Pseudoroegneria spicata, Achnatherum hymenoides (= Oryzopsis hymenoides)</i>, and the sod grass <i>Bouteloua gracilis</i>. Annual grasses, especially the exotic <i>Bromus tectorum</i> and <i>Bromus japonicus</i>, may be present. Forbs are sparse, except on disturbed, weedy sites. Forb species may include <i>Eriogonum pauciflorum, Suaeda calceoliformis</i>, or <i>Sphaeralcea coccinea</i>. Occasionally, cacti such as <i>Opuntia fragilis</i> or <i>Opuntia polyacantha</i> may also be present.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32375.CEGL001367 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.2.685882 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Greasewood / Bluebunch Wheatgrass Shrubland   Scientific: Sarcobatus vermiculatus / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrubland   Code: CEGL001367