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Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This closed to open forest occurs in the east Cascades of Washington near Mount Adams. This association occurs between 884 and 1128 m (2900-3700 feet) elevation and primarily on north to east aspects. <i>Abies grandis</i> dominates the canopy that occasionally contains <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii, Tsuga heterophylla</i>, or <i>Pinus monticola</i> trees. Shrubs are a common feature of the undergrowth with a combined cover exceeding 30%. <i>Cornus nuttallii</i> is the most abundant tall shrub or short tree that is often joined by <i>Corylus cornuta</i> and <i>Acer glabrum</i>. Shorter deciduous shrubs include <i>Rosa gymnocarpa, Rubus parviflorus, Vaccinium membranaceum, Mahonia nervosa</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos hesperius</i>. <i>Paxistima myrsinites</i> and <i>Chimaphila umbellata</i> are common short evergreen shrubs. Graminoids are unusual. Forbs are diverse but infrequently display high cover. High constancy forbs are <i>Linnaea borealis, Clintonia uniflora, Goodyera oblongifolia</i>, and <i>Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34701.CEGL001104
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.2.689112 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Grand Fir / Pacific Dogwood - Rocky Mountain Maple Forest
  Scientific: Abies grandis / Cornus nuttallii - Acer glabrum Forest
  Code: CEGL001104