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Pseudotsuga menziesii - Chrysolepis chrysophylla / Rhododendron macrophyllum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii - Chrysolepis chrysophylla / Rhododendron macrophyllum Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association occurs in the coastal mountains of Oregon and possibly northern California. Stands occur at elevations of 540-1115 m (1780-3660 feet) on all aspects and slopes, but are commonly associated with flat sites at the upper third of slopes. These forests are characterized by a very shrubby understory. <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> and <i>Chrysolepis chrysophylla (= Castanopsis chrysophylla)</i> dominate the upper canopy layer with 42-66% and 9-33% cover, respectively. Important understory trees are <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> (1-20%) and <i>Lithocarpus densiflorus</i> (10%). Other important plants include <i>Rhododendron macrophyllum</i> (41%), <i>Mahonia nervosa (= var. nervosa)</i> (4-6%), and <i>Gaultheria shallon</i> (0-61%). Moss cover is can be as high as 22%.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33000.CEGL000071 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.2.684973 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Douglas-fir - Giant Chinquapin / Pacific Rhododendron Forest   Scientific: Pseudotsuga menziesii - Chrysolepis chrysophylla / Rhododendron macrophyllum Forest   Code: CEGL000071