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Juniperus deppeana / Bouteloua hirsuta Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus deppeana / Bouteloua hirsuta Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This diverse woodland savanna association is found in southern New Mexico with specific occurrences in the Animas, Organ, and Guadalupe mountains, and may occur elsewhere such as Trans-Pecos Texas, southeastern Arizona, and northern Mexico. It occurs from about 1650-1920 m (5400-6300 feet) on gentle hillslopes with southerly aspects. Soils are shallow and gravelly. The association is characterized by open stands of <i>Juniperus deppeana</i>, with <i>Pinus edulis</i> often present but subordinate. <i>Quercus arizonica, Quercus grisea</i>, or <i>Quercus emoryi</i> may be common tree associates. The overall plant diversity is high (85 plant species have been recorded from the type). Grass cover ranges from 10-30% and is variable in composition (23 species), but dominated by <i>Bouteloua hirsuta</i>. Forbs are diverse (32 species) and scattered.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33828.CEGL000694 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.2.685875 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Alligator Juniper / Hairy Grama Woodland   Scientific: Juniperus deppeana / Bouteloua hirsuta Woodland   Code: CEGL000694