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Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This minor dwarf-shrubland association is reported from throughout the Colorado Plateau. Stands typically occur on alluvial flats and plains. Sites are typically flat to gently sloping, occurring on any aspect. Soils are generally moderately deep, calcareous, moderately alkaline and derived from sandstone, shale or alluvium. Soil texture ranges from sandy loam to silty clay. The ground surface has high cover of bare soil (70-90%). Vegetation is characterized by a sparse to moderately dense dwarf-shrub layer dominated by <i>Krascheninnikovia lanata</i> and sometimes codominated by <i>Gutierrezia sarothrae</i>. Other woody species may include scattered <i>Artemisia tridentata, Artemisia bigelovii, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Opuntia imbricata, Opuntia polyacantha</i>, or <i>Yucca glauca</i>. The herbaceous layer has sparse to moderately dense cover that is dominated or codominated by <i>Pleuraphis jamesii (= Hilaria jamesii)</i> with scattered perennial forbs. Associated graminoids may include <i>Achnatherum hymenoides (= Oryzopsis hymenoides), Bouteloua gracilis, Elymus elymoides, Hesperostipa comata (= Stipa comata)</i>, and <i>Sporobolus airoides</i>. Scattered perennial forbs may be present, such as <i>Chaetopappa ericoides,</i><i> Helianthus petiolaris,</i><i> Machaeranthera pinnatifida</i>, and <i>Sphaeralcea </i>spp. Exotic annuals may include <i>Bromus tectorum, Salsola kali</i>, and <i>Sisymbrium altissimum</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33518.CEGL001322
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  Scientific: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland
  Code: CEGL001322
  Translated: Winterfat / James' Galleta Dwarf-shrubland