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Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum Rocky Mountain Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum Rocky Mountain Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This forest association occurs within the maritime-influenced climatic regions of the northern Rocky Mountains of Idaho and is centered in the Idaho Batholith and Blue Mountains ecoregional sections. Stands are located on moist, north- to east-facing slopes and benches at 1370-1980 m (4500-6500 feet) elevation. Loam soils are derived from basalt and granitic parent materials. The association represents the coolest extreme of sites with potential for <i>Abies grandis</i> establishment. <i>Pinus contorta, Pseudotsuga menziesii</i>, and <i>Picea engelmannii</i> are predominant seral species. <i>Vaccinium membranaceum</i> forms a patchy medium shrub sward. <i>Lonicera utahensis</i> is usually present and often well-represented. Relatively constant forbs include <i>Arnica cordifolia, Thalictrum occidentale, Carex rossii, Moehringia macrophylla, Chimaphila umbellata, Orthilia secunda</i>, and <i>Trillium ovatum</i>. The association is similar to ~<i>Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum</i> Forest (CEGL000290)$$, which is described from the south-central Cascade Range and Blue, Ochoco, and Wallowa mountains. ~<i>Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum</i> Rocky Mountain Forest (CEGL000289)$$ is the easternmost manifestation of <i>Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum</i> communities. The association is differentiated on the basis of the dominance in the Rocky Mountain form of <i>Vaccinium membranaceum (= Vaccinium globulare)</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34213.CEGL000289
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.2.684579 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Grand Fir / Thinleaf Huckleberry Rocky Mountain Forest
  Scientific: Abies grandis / Vaccinium membranaceum Rocky Mountain Forest
  Code: CEGL000289