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Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i>-dominated open woodland has been described from dry rocky ridges and upper slopes in the foothills and lower montane zone of the northern Front Range of Colorado, and probably occurs in Wyoming and possibly Montana. Elevation ranges from 1900-2290 m. Stands occur on moderate to steep slopes with a variety of exposures, but are primarily found on northern exposures. Sites have shallow, rocky, coarse-textured soils derived from granitic or Fountain Formation parent materials. This association is characterized by a relatively sparse tree canopy (10% cover) of <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i> less than 5 m tall with scattered <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> and a moderately sparse short-shrub layer (20-25% cover) that is dominated by <i>Cercocarpus montanus</i>. Scattered <i>Ribes cereum, Rubus deliciosus, Rhus trilobata, Purshia tridentata</i>, and the subshrub <i>Artemisia frigida</i> may also be present. The sparse herbaceous layer (<25% cover) is dominated by the graminoids <i>Hesperostipa comata (= Stipa comata), Elymus lanceolatus, Poa secunda</i>, and <i>Bouteloua gracilis</i>. Forb cover is generally very sparse (<10%) but may be relatively diverse. Common species include <i>Potentilla fissa, Heuchera bracteata, Helianthus pumilus, Eriogonum umbellatum</i>, and the cactus <i>Opuntia polyacantha</i>. Stands included in this association may be separated from other <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i>-dominated woodlands by an understory dominated by <i>Cercocarpus montanus</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33795.CEGL000745 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.2.688363 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Rocky Mountain Juniper / Alderleaf Mountain-mahogany Woodland   Scientific: Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland   Code: CEGL000745