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Abies grandis - Picea engelmannii / Maianthemum stellatum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis - Picea engelmannii / Maianthemum stellatum Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This mixed-conifer forest occurs locally on Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon and in California. Stands occur at the upper elevational limits for <i>Abies grandis</i>, on moist, cold sites at elevations of 1220-1370 m (4000-4500 feet). A variety of aspects and slopes are possible, but relatively flat and concave sites are common. Soils are generally deep sandy loams of textured ash surface layers over basalt parent material. The tree canopy is codominated by <i>Abies grandis</i> (23%) and <i>Picea engelmannii</i> (20%), with <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> (9%), and <i>Pinus contorta</i> (4%). The subcanopy species <i>Acer glabrum var. douglasii</i> and <i>Acer circinatum</i> each average 15% cover. Important forbs include <i>Achlys triphylla</i> (6%), <i>Campanula scouleri</i> (14%), <i>Maianthemum stellatum (= Smilacina stellata)</i> (2%), and <i>Orthilia secunda</i> (2%). 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33349.CEGL000278
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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  Translated: Grand Fir - Engelmann Spruce / Starry False Lily-of-the-Valley Forest
  Scientific: Abies grandis - Picea engelmannii / Maianthemum stellatum Forest
  Code: CEGL000278