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Abies concolor - Abies x shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor - Abies x shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: These forests are common in the southern Cascades and less extensive in the Klamath-Siskiyou region. The association is typically a closed-canopy forest with gaps at boulders. Elevations average 1650 m (5420 feet). Slopes range between 3 and 50% and are usually west or northwest-facing. Soils are loamy sands with parent material varies from andesite and basalt to diorite and granite. The tree canopy is codominated by <i>Abies concolor</i> and <i>Abies x shastensis</i> which average about 29% and 19% cover, respectively. The understory is extremely sparse, and includes <i>Rosa gymnocarpa</i>, about 2% cover at most sites, and <i>Chimaphila umbellata</i> with about 8% cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34435.CEGL000030
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: White Fir - Shasta Red Fir / Pipsissewa Forest
  Scientific: Abies concolor - Abies x shastensis / Chimaphila umbellata Forest
  Code: CEGL000030