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Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This association is restricted to narrow canyons and cool ravines on stream benches and streambanks in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Stands occur at elevations of 2135-2745 m (7000-9000 feet) and are characterized by dominance of <i>Picea pungens</i> with a thick understory of <i>Equisetum arvense</i> and few shrubs. Other tree species possibly present include <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus contorta</i>, and <i>Picea engelmannii</i>. Shrub cover is minor, yet diverse and may include <i>Betula glandulosa, Salix geyeriana, Salix monticola</i>, and <i>Rosa woodsii</i>. The herbaceous undergrowth typically consists of few species including <i>Equisetum arvense, Carex aquatilis</i>, and <i>Juncus balticus var. montanus</i>. Frequent flooding appears important to maintaining the species in the herbaceous layer.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33891.CEGL000389 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.2.686920 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Blue Spruce / Field Horsetail Woodland   Scientific: Picea pungens / Equisetum arvense Woodland   Code: CEGL000389