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Populus fremontii / Baccharis salicifolia Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus fremontii / Baccharis salicifolia Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This lowland riparian woodland is described from central and southern coastal interior ranges of California, southwestern Utah and southwestern New Mexico, and may possibly occur along the San Pedro River in southeastern Arizona. Elevations are below 1580 m in New Mexico, below 1300 m in Utah, and between 85 and 1275 m (279-4182 feet) in California. Stands typically occur along lower-elevation reaches of streams and on the main stem of rivers. Sites are on low- to mid-elevation terraces and bars that have shallow water tables and are flooded for brief periods during the growing season. Soils are shallow and coarse-textured, composed of sand, gravel or cobbles derived from alluvium. Diagnostic of this riparian woodland is the tree canopy dominated by <i>Populus fremontii</i> with <i>Baccharis salicifolia</i> dominating the shrub layer. <i>Fraxinus velutina, Platanus wrightii</i> and <i>Salix gooddingii</i> may be present but are not well-represented (<5% cover). The shrub layer is composed primarily of <i>Baccharis salicifolia</i>. Other common associates may include <i>Salix exigua, Prosopis</i> spp., and <i>Ericameria nauseosa (= Chrysothamnus nauseosus)</i>. <i>Tamarix ramosissima</i> and <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i> are common introduced shrub and tree species that have invaded many of these stands. The herbaceous layer is variable but is generally sparse. Disturbed sites may be dominated by introduced species such as <i>Bromus tectorum</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.32975.CEGL000941 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.2.684946 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Fremont Cottonwood / Mule-fat Woodland   Scientific: Populus fremontii / Baccharis salicifolia Woodland   Code: CEGL000941