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Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
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Description: <i>Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii</i> Herbaceous Vegetation occurs primarily east of the Continental Divide on gentle slopes. It is found on moderately deep soils of sedimentary origin, generally from 1200-1800 m elevation, but may be found up to 2400 m. <i>Festuca idahoensis</i> is the dominant graminoid, but wheatgrasses including <i>Pascopyrum smithii</i> and/or <i>Elymus lanceolatus</i> may be abundant. <i>Pascopyrum smithii</i> appears to become restricted in distribution to the north. In Alberta, it is restricted to swales or to specific soil types and <i>Elymus lanceolatus</i> becomes the prominent wheatgrass. <i>Koeleria macrantha</i> is also an important component of this type. <i>Poa cusickii</i> is often conspicuous; growing with or replacing <i>Poa secunda (= Poa sandbergii)</i>. Graminoids are far more abundant than shrubs and forbs. The most prominent forbs are <i>Phlox hoodii, Gaillardia aristata, Antennaria rosea</i>, and <i>Achillea millefolium</i>. The short shrub <i>Artemisia frigida</i> may be present. Other shrubs are absent or scattered. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33681.CEGL001621
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
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  Common: Idaho Fescue - Western Wheatgrass Mixedgrass Prairie
  Translated: Idaho Fescue - Western Wheatgrass Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Festuca idahoensis - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL001621