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Salix planifolia / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix planifolia / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This riparian shrubland association occurs in the subalpine zone in the southern Rocky Mountains, Uinta Mountains, Beartooth Mountains and Plateau, and Big Horn Mountains. This higher elevation wetland plant association usually occurs along streams and in adjacent meadows in broad valleys and swales and below seeps on gentle slopes. Elevation ranges from 2745-3570 m (9000-11,700 feet) in Colorado and Utah and down to 2490-3040 m (8160-9960 feet) in northern Wyoming. Water table depth varies but is generally close enough to the surface during the growing season for upper soil layer to be moist, but not wet, as stands dominated by <i>Carex aquatilis</i> in the understory. Soils are variable and range from shallow to medium depth (<44 cm), moderately well-drained to poorly drained, fine-textured mineral soils typically with high organic matter content and occasionally moderate amounts of rock fragments. This association is characterized by a moderately dense to dense shrub layer (40-90% cover) that is dominated by <i>Salix planifolia</i> with a lush herbaceous layer dominated by the perennial grass <i>Deschampsia caespitosa</i>. Other willow species that may be present with low cover include <i>Salix brachycarpa, Salix glauca, Salix geyeriana</i>, and <i>Salix wolfii</i>. The dense <i>Deschampsia caespitosa</i>-dominated herbaceous layer is sometimes species-rich and has several <i>Carex</i> species and grasses present. The forb layer can be diverse but generally has low (<10%) total cover.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32552.CEGL001230 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.2.687906 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Diamondleaf Willow / Tufted Hairgrass Shrubland   Scientific: Salix planifolia / Deschampsia caespitosa Shrubland   Code: CEGL001230