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Artemisia cana (ssp. bolanderi, ssp. viscidula) / Leymus cinereus Shrubland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Artemisia cana (ssp. bolanderi, ssp. viscidula) / Leymus cinereus Shrubland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association occurs in a semi-arid region of varied topography. Average annual precipitation is between 20-40 cm, with somewhat more at the higher elevations. Occurs in perennially moist, semi-alkaline, pluvial lakebeds above 1070 m (3500 feet) or montane meadows to 1980 m (6500 feet). Only a few forb species occur, typically in moist microsites. These include species of <i>Astragalus, Orthocarpus</i> and <i>Rorippa</i>. Bare ground is extensive. <i>Artemisia cana</i> and <i>Leymus cinereus</i> are diagnostic species. The 1- to 2-m tall <i>Artemisia cana</i> is moderately to widely spaced in the canopy. The herbaceous layer is dominated by the widely spaced 2-m tall bunchgrass <i>Leymus cinereus</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34068.CEGL001460
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.2.689470 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: (Bolander Silver Sagebrush, Mountain Silver Sagebrush) / Basin Wildrye Shrubland
  Scientific: Artemisia cana (ssp. bolanderi, ssp. viscidula) / Leymus cinereus Shrubland
  Code: CEGL001460