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Pinus monticola / Xerophyllum tenax Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus monticola / Xerophyllum tenax Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This open woodland association is known from the Applegate Ranger District of the Rogue River National Forest but may also be on neighboring Districts in Oregon, and may occur in northern California. Stands occur at elevations of 1860-1980 m (6110-6500 feet) on northeast, east, and south aspects on upper slopes and ridge tops. Slopes range 24-66%. Soil information is lacking. <i>Pinus monticola</i> dominates the upper tree canopy with 10% cover. <i>Abies x shastensis</i> and <i>Abies concolor</i> may be present with 2% and 1% cover, respectively. <i>Xerophyllum tenax</i> clearly dominates the herbaceous layer with about 73% cover. Minor associates include <i>Achillea millefolium</i> (1%) and <i>Carex</i> spp. (2%). 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32827.CEGL000177
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:   Code: CEGL000177
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683921 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Western White Pine / Common Beargrass Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus monticola / Xerophyllum tenax Woodland