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Populus tremuloides / Artemisia tridentata Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus tremuloides / Artemisia tridentata Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This quaking aspen forest association is known from the montane areas of the western United States including Wyoming, California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. It is found on seasonally saturated soils on lower to middle slopes. Elevations range from 1800 to 3050 m (5900-10,000 feet). This association is characterized by <i>Populus tremuloides</i> as the dominant species in the tall-shrub or tree canopy, with an average cover of 30%. The canopy varies from 10-30 m in height. Occasional emergent conifers such as <i>Pinus monticola</i> and/or <i>Pinus jeffreyi</i> may be present. <i>Artemisia tridentata</i> is the dominant shrub. Other shrubs may include <i>Symphoricarpos rotundifolius</i> and <i>Rosa woodsii</i>. <i>Gayophytum diffusum</i> is the most common forb, though it is present in only half of the stands and at less than 1% cover. Several graminoid species may be present at low cover values including <i>Elymus elymoides, Bromus carinatus</i>, and/or <i>Bromus tectorum</i> (exotic).  Accession Code: VB.CC.32792.CEGL000572 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.2.686139 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Quaking Aspen / Big Sagebrush Forest   Scientific: Populus tremuloides / Artemisia tridentata Forest   Code: CEGL000572