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Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This plant association is described principally for the eastern crestline slopes of the northern Cascade Range. Similar stands appear to occur within the Okanogan Highlands, Bitterroot Mountains, and Idaho Batholith ecoregional sections. The association occurs on exposed, south- and west-facing, gentle to moderately steep slopes at 1830 to 2135 m (6000-7000 feet) elevation. High insolation, great diurnal temperature ranges, and winter wind desiccation are environmental factors that characterize these harsh, high elevation sites. These woodland stands are dominated by <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>. <i>Picea engelmannii</i> and <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> may also be present; usually only within the protective canopy of <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>. <i>Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii</i> and <i>Vaccinium scoparium</i> are well-represented to abundant in the understory. <i>Carex geyeri</i> and <i>Carex rossii</i> are common. Relatively consistent forbs include <i>Polemonium pulcherrimum</i> and <i>Arnica cordifolia</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33205.CEGL000758
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.2.684073 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Whitebark Pine / Hitchcock's Smooth Woodrush Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii Woodland
  Code: CEGL000758