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Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This community is found in northern Arizona, central New Mexico and possibly Utah between 2950 and 3110 m (9700-10,200 feet) elevation on moderately steep west- and south-facing slopes. Soils are derived from volcanics. Climate is relatively cool and dry. <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> and <i>Picea engelmannii</i> are the major climax species. <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus strobiformis</i>, and <i>Populus tremuloides</i> are the major seral species. <i>Acer glabrum, Salix scouleriana</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos oreophilus</i> are the principal shrub components. The forb layer is fairly herbaceous, with <i>Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus (= Lathyrus arizonicus)</i> and <i>Vicia americana</i> dominating.  Accession Code: VB.CC.34262.CEGL000313 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.2.689427 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: Subalpine Fir / Nevada Pea Forest   Scientific: Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus Forest   Code: CEGL000313