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Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This is a minor plant association with a widespread distribution including mid to upper elevations throughout the Rocky Mountains. The association is found in meadows, on lower toeslopes, and on benches or terraces in broad valley bottoms. <i>Salix wolfii</i> creates a dense, low overstory with <i>Dasiphora fruticosa ssp. floribunda (= Potentilla fruticosa)</i> frequently present. <i>Deschampsia caespitosa</i> is the diagnostic graminoid with up to 10% cover. A diverse mix of other graminoids and forbs are usually present, including <i>Juncus balticus, Danthonia intermedia, Phleum alpinum, Potentilla gracilis</i>, and <i>Senecio integerrimus</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32544.CEGL001238 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.2.687741 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Wolf's Willow / Tufted Hairgrass Shrubland   Scientific: Salix wolfii / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland   Code: CEGL001238