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Pinus monophylla - Juniperus osteosperma / Sparse Understory Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus monophylla - Juniperus osteosperma / Sparse Understory Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This widespread woodland association is known from the Great Basin and northern Mojave Desert. Elevations normally range from 1370-2135 m (4500-7000 feet). Stands occur on flat to moderately sloping sites on all aspects. The soils are variable, but typically shallow and lithic. Litter from trees often covers about half the ground surface. Cover of rock, pavement or bare ground may also be significant depending on the site. The vegetation is characterized by an open to moderately dense tree canopy (10-40% cover) dominated by <i>Pinus monophylla</i> without a significant understory. <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i> may be present to codominant. Shrub cover, if present, is sparse (<10% cover). <i>Artemisia tridentata, Purshia tridentata</i>, and <i>Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus</i> are most consistent. Other shrubs include <i>Amelanchier</i> spp., <i>Eriogonum microthecum, Cercocarpus montanus, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Purshia tridentata, Quercus gambelii, Quercus turbinella</i>, and species of <i>Opuntia</i>. Herbaceous cover is typically sparse and dominated by perennial graminoids with scattered forbs. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33618.CEGL000829
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: Singleleaf Pinyon - Utah Juniper / Sparse Understory Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus monophylla - Juniperus osteosperma / Sparse Understory Woodland
  Code: CEGL000829