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Juncus balticus - (Juncus mexicanus) Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juncus balticus - (Juncus mexicanus) Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This herbaceous association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. Stands of this association have been found from 1280-2895 m (4200-9500 feet) elevation in seasonally flooded valley bottoms and meadows. Slopes are flat to very gentle, and stands can occur on all aspects. Soils are moderately to poorly drained loams, loamy sand, or clay loams. This seasonally flooded perennial grassland is dominated by <i>Juncus balticus</i>, with <i>Juncus orthophyllus</i> and <i>Juncus mexicanus</i> important species at lower cover. <i>Poa pratensis</i> is also usually present. Forbs are sparse but fairly diverse. <i>Achillea millefolium, Iris missouriensis</i>, and/or <i>Taraxacum officinale</i> (exotic) have the highest frequency, though <i>Mimulus primuloides</i> may be abundant in some stands. Total vegetative cover for this association often exceeds 80%, and the canopy is usually less than 0.5 m in height. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33817.CEGL003486
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.2.686583 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Baltic Rush - (Mexican Rush) Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Juncus balticus - (Juncus mexicanus) Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL003486