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Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis Western Foothills Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis Western Foothills Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This big bluestem prairie grassland is found primarily in mesic habitats of the Rocky Mountain foothills of the western United States, and possibly some locations eastward. Stands occur in mesic habitats of foothills and riverine habitats. The vegetation is dominated by medium-tall to tall grasses. <i>Andropogon gerardii</i> and <i>Sporobolus heterolepis</i> are major dominants. Stand descriptions are available from the Colorado Heritage Program. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33972.CEGL001465
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.2.683208 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Common: Big Bluestem - Prairie Dropseed Western Foothills Prairie
  Translated: Big Bluestem - Prairie Dropseed Western Foothills Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis Western Foothills Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL001465