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Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This riparian shrubland association occurs in the upper montane-subalpine zone in the southern Rocky Mountains, Uinta Mountains and Big Horn Mountains of north-central Wyoming, northeastern Utah, and Colorado. This high-elevation wetland plant association usually occurs in broad, glacial valleys at elevations of 2430-3500 m (7960-11,475 feet) where direct snowmelt is the primary moisture source throughout the growing season. <i>Salix planifolia</i> forms a moderately dense to dense shrub layer with 40-90% cover. Other willow species that may be present include <i>Salix brachycarpa</i> and <i>Salix wolfii</i>. <i>Calamagrostis canadensis</i> dominates the dense and sometimes species-rich herbaceous layer. Several <i>Carex</i> spp. can also be present, including <i>Carex utriculata, Carex microptera</i>, and <i>Carex aquatilis</i>. The forb layer can be diverse but generally has <10% total cover. Forb species can include <i>Caltha leptosepala, Cardamine cordifolia, Pedicularis groenlandica</i>, and <i>Mertensia ciliata</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32562.CEGL001225 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.2.685567 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Diamondleaf Willow / Bluejoint Shrubland   Scientific: Salix planifolia / Calamagrostis canadensis Shrubland   Code: CEGL001225