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Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This woodland community is widespread north of the Mogollon Rim, in Arizona and adjacent mountains of New Mexico. This association usually occurs on elevated or valley plains at elevations between 1310 and 1800 m (4300-5900 feet). Soils generally have a heavy clay content, and average annual precipitation is between 43 and 46 cm (17-18 inches) (to 51 cm [20 inches] per year in the <i>Pinus monophylla var. fallax (= Pinus edulis var. fallax)</i> phase). In this juniper savanna, <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i> dominates the tree canopy, but rarely exceeds 10% cover. Other trees present are <i>Juniperus coahuilensis (= Juniperus erythrocarpa)</i> and <i>Pinus monophylla var. fallax</i> (occurs as phase in low sun mild climates). A mesquite phase also occurs in drier areas. Shrubs are common to well represented (especially on heavily grazed sites) and include <i>Prosopis</i> spp., <i>Mimosa aculeaticarpa var. biuncifera, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Nolina microcarpa, Acacia greggii</i> and <i>Opuntia</i> spp. The herbaceous layer is abundant to luxurious with high diversity. <i>Pleuraphis mutica (= Hilaria mutica)</i> usually dominates this layer, with <i>Panicum obtusum</i> and <i>Hilaria belangeri</i> also common. Other graminoids present are <i>Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua hirsuta, Leptochloa panicea ssp. mucronata (= Leptochloa mucronata), Panicum capillare</i>, and <i>Bromus rubens</i>; important forbs include <i>Helianthus annuus</i> and <i>Machaeranthera gracilis</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33865.CEGL000736 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.2.686022 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Utah Juniper / Tobosa Grass Woodland   Scientific: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland   Code: CEGL000736