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Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: These late-seral subalpine forests occur in the North Coast, Klamath, Cascade ranges, and Sierra Nevada of the Pacific Northwest. Elevations range from 1400-2700 m. They are adapted to deep winter snow and dry summer. Stands are found on shallow, well-drained soils on slopes and raised stream benches on all aspects. The open to closed canopy (40-100% cover) of coniferous trees is less than 60 m in height and dominated by <i>Abies magnifica</i> in both the canopy and subcanopy. Other trees in the canopy may include <i>Abies concolor, Pinus contorta var. murrayana, Pinus monticola</i>, and <i>Tsuga mertensiana</i>. A sparse to moderately dense (10-40% cover) short-shrub layer (2-5 m tall) is usually present and typically includes the broadleaf deciduous shrub <i>Ribes viscosissimum</i>, which is diagnostic for this association. Other shrubs may include <i>Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, Symphoricarpos mollis, Ribes montigenum, Ribes cereum, Spiraea splendens, Sambucus racemosa</i>, and <i>Arctostaphylos nevadensis</i>. The herbaceous layer is generally sparse, but may be diverse, commonly including <i>Eucephalus breweri (= Aster breweri), Monardella odoratissima, Gayophytum ramosissimum, Pedicularis semibarbata, Pyrola picta</i>, and <i>Poa bolanderi</i>. The lichen <i>Letharia vulpina (= Evernia vulpina)</i> is a constant species in these stands and is uncommon elsewhere. These stands differ from other <i>Abies</i> species stands by the lack of <i>Picea</i> in the understory.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33351.CEGL000347 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.2.687836 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: California Red Fir / Sticky Currant Forest   Scientific: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest   Code: CEGL000347