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Rhus trilobata / Carex filifolia Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Rhus trilobata / Carex filifolia Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrub-steppe is found in the northern Great Plains of the United States. Stands occur on moderate to steep slopes on protected ridgetops and upper slopes of draws. The soil is sandy loam. This community is dominated by herbaceous vegetation, overtopped by a shrub canopy of 10-25% cover (though a more dense shrub variant is possible). The tallest shrubs are typically 0.6 m tall. The most abundant shrub is <i>Rhus trilobata</i>, with lesser amounts of <i>Artemisia frigida, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Rosa arkansana</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos occidentalis</i>. The most abundant herbaceous species is <i>Carex filifolia</i>, usually accompanied by <i>Koeleria macrantha, Muhlenbergia cuspidata</i>, and <i>Hesperostipa comata (= Stipa comata)</i>. <i>Carex inops ssp. heliophila</i> and <i>Elymus lanceolatus</i> are found in the shade of shrubs. Forbs have very low coverage. Common forbs include <i>Artemisia dracunculus, Echinacea angustifolia, Dalea purpurea</i>, and <i>Phlox andicola</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32998.CEGL001504
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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  Common: Skunkbush / Threadleaf Sedge Shrub Prairie
  Translated: Skunkbush Sumac / Threadleaf Sedge Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Rhus trilobata / Carex filifolia Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL001504