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Calamagrostis nutkaensis / Baccharis pilularis Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Calamagrostis nutkaensis / Baccharis pilularis Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This herbaceous association is currently only known from Point Reyes National Seashore in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. This association occurs on gentle to moderate slopes (9-28°). It is found from midslope to ridge positions with northern to eastern exposures. Stands are located within 5 km of the Pacific Ocean. Stands are frequently small, less than 2 acres in size, and occur on mesic northward slopes from the top to middle third of slopes. These slopes are frequently fog-shrouded in the summer months and exposed to strong winds. This type includes stands dominated by <i>Calamagrostis nutkaensis</i> with cover between 30-70%. <i>Baccharis pilularis</i> is also present with cover values from 7-15%. The canopy is fullest between 50-100 cm, with emergent flowering stems of <i>Calamagrostis</i> to 2 m. <i>Baccharis pilularis</i> is typically stunted and less than 1 m tall. Thus the grass layer is as tall or taller than the sparse shrubs. Common associates include <i>Pteridium aquilinum, Holcus lanatus</i> (exotic), <i>Plantago lanceolata</i> (exotic), <i>Rubus ursinus</i>, and <i>Iris douglasiana</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34399.CEGL003377
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]
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  Translated: Pacific Reedgrass / Coyotebrush Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Calamagrostis nutkaensis / Baccharis pilularis Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL003377