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Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This dwarf-shrubland occurs on foothills and open steep slopes from 1370 to 2930 m (4500-9600 feet) in elevation. Slopes are generally quite steep, 24% average, 37% maximum. Soils often have a hard layer constricting drainage. The soil surface is generally gravelly with up to 50% open bare gravelly soils. This montane dwarf-shrub steppe association is dominated by <i>Artemisia arbuscula</i>. <i>Artemisia nova</i> and <i>Artemisia tridentata</i> may also be present, adding to the shrubby aspect of this type. Shrubs can be widely spaced, and there is generally equal to sometimes greater cover provided by the herbaceous cover. Shrub cover ranges from 7 to 20%. Herbaceous cover ranges from 20 to 30% cover. <i>Pseudoroegneria spicata</i> is the dominant grass. <i>Koeleria macrantha (= Koeleria cristata)</i> and <i>Poa secunda</i> are commonly also present. Forbs are less abundant but can include <i>Phlox hoodii, Linum perenne, Sedum lanceolatum, Eriogonum umbellatum</i>, and <i>Arenaria congesta</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34642.CEGL001412
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
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  Translated: Little Sagebrush / Bluebunch Wheatgrass Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula / Pseudoroegneria spicata Shrub Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL001412