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Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland is found on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, adjacent northeastern Utah and the Great Salt Lake Desert. Elevation ranges from approximately 1300-2454 m (4260-8545 feet). Stands occur on level desert plains, toeslopes, alluvial terraces and steep slopes at the base of mesas. Soils are well-drained, somewhat alkaline and include sandy clay loam. The vegetation is characterized by an open (10 to 25% cover) short-shrub layer that is dominated by <i>Atriplex canescens</i>, with an herbaceous layer dominated by the bunchgrass <i>Achnatherum hymenoides</i>. Associated shrubby species provide sparse cover and may include <i>Rhus trilobata</i> and <i>Krascheninnikovia lanata</i>. The herbaceous layer is low in species diversity and provides sparse to low cover, except in disturbed stands, where <i>Bromus tectorum</i> is present to codominant in the understory. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34011.CEGL001289
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
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Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688022 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Fourwing Saltbush / Indian Ricegrass Shrubland
  Scientific: Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland
  Code: CEGL001289