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Quercus x pauciloba / Cercocarpus montanus Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Quercus x pauciloba / Cercocarpus montanus Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland association occurs in the mountains of north-central and south-central New Mexico. It occurs predominantly on steep and rocky canyon sideslopes (40-70% slope), but occasionally on rockier sites of rolling plateau mesas. Elevation ranges between 2050 and 2280 m (6740-7500 feet). Soils are poorly developed and rocky Entisols derived from rhyolitic tuff parent materials, or simply rock outcrop. The ground surface is characterized by scattered bunchgrasses and litter amid rocks and boulders. The vegetation within these montane shrublands is dominated by the hybrid scrub oak <i>Quercus x pauciloba</i> and <i>Cercocarpus montanus</i>, which can form thickets with 50% or more canopy cover. <i>Fallugia paradoxa</i> and <i>Robinia neomexicana</i> are also common shrub associates. Among trees, scattered <i>Juniperus monosperma</i> and <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> saplings and mature trees may occur, but cover is less than 10%. The herbaceous layer is variable in composition and seldom exceeds 10% total cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32680.CEGL001118
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]
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  Translated: Wavyleaf Oak / Alderleaf Mountain-mahogany Shrubland
  Scientific: Quercus x pauciloba / Cercocarpus montanus Shrubland
  Code: CEGL001118