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Rhus aromatica - Celtis tenuifolia / Carex eburnea Shrubland | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Rhus aromatica - Celtis tenuifolia / Carex eburnea Shrubland
Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description: This association contains open rocky shrubland vegetation known from limestone and other calcareous cliffs of Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky. Stands are dominated by <i>Rhus aromatica</i> and <i>Celtis tenuifolia</i>, with <i>Carex eburnea</i> as a characteristic herbaceous species. <i>Quercus muehlenbergii</i> is often present as a component of the tall-shrub layer and sometimes present in the canopy. Other shrubs which may be present include <i>Frangula caroliniana, Physocarpus opulifolius, Philadelphus hirsutus, Viburnum prunifolium, Ptelea trifoliata, Paxistima canbyi</i>, and <i>Zanthoxylum americanum</i>. In addition, <i>Solidago sphacelata</i> may be present. A "southern variant" may contain <i>Hypericum frondosum</i>. The herbaceous layer at Cumberland Gap is rich and contains such species as <i>Brachyelytrum erectum, Helianthus</i> spp., <i>Packera anonyma</i>, and <i>Bromus pubescens</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.35635.CEGL004393
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: Limestone Cliff Fragrant Sumac Shrubland
  Translated: Fragrant Sumac - Dwarf Hackberry / Bristleleaf Sedge Shrubland
  Scientific: Rhus aromatica - Celtis tenuifolia / Carex eburnea Shrubland
  Code: CEGL004393
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686252 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo