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Quercus laurifolia / Carpinus caroliniana / Justicia ovata Forest | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Quercus laurifolia / Carpinus caroliniana / Justicia ovata Forest
Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description: This bottomland forest often borders blackwater streams in the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. It is dominated by <i>Quercus laurifolia</i>, but <i>Nyssa biflora</i> is common as well. Other species that occur sparingly include <i>Taxodium distichum, Quercus nigra, Nyssa aquatica, Liquidambar styraciflua</i>, and <i>Acer rubrum</i>. <i>Fraxinus caroliniana</i> and <i>Carpinus caroliniana</i> are characteristic of the subcanopy. Dominance of the shrub layer may vary from stand to stand. Occasionally, <i>Arundinaria gigantea</i> or <i>Sabal minor</i> will form a conspicuous understory cover. <i>Itea virginica</i> may also dominate. The ground surface is covered by a combination of decaying leaves and exposed mud. The sparse herbaceous layer often contains only <i>Justicia ovata, Saururus cernuus</i>, and <i>Proserpinaca palustris</i>, but other species are possible, including <i>Asclepias perennis</i> and <i>Campsis radicans</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.35180.CEGL007348
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:   Common: Laurel Oak Bottomland Forest
  Translated: Laurel Oak / American Hornbeam / Loose-flower Water-willow Forest
  Scientific: Quercus laurifolia / Carpinus caroliniana / Justicia ovata Forest
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683821 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL007348