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Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest
Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description: This forest occurs west of the Mississippi River at narrow streamheads, lower slopes adjacent to sandy streambanks, and in the transition zone from bayheads to small stream forests. Due to juxtaposition between dry, sandy uplands (often with relictual <i>Pinus palustris</i>) and mesic stream courses, the flora of this community exhibits affinities to these different habitats. In addition, seepage is often present. The canopy of this association is dominated by some combination of <i>Magnolia virginiana, Magnolia grandiflora</i>, and <i>Fagus grandifolia</i>. A number of other deciduous species may also be present. A diverse herbaceous layer dominated by ferns, sphagnum moss, and sedges is usually present, ranging from sparse cover on the most uphill portions of this community to nearly 100% coverage in the wetter interior portions. Many of the species found in this type, including many of the herbs, are typical of "baygalls" or wet creek bottom habitats which invariably occur somewhat farther downslope. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.36154.CEGL007976
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: West Gulf Coastal Plain Streamhead Forest
  Translated: American Beech - Sweetbay - (Longleaf Pine) / Longleaf Woodoats Sandhill Streamhead Forest
  Scientific: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest
  Code: CEGL007976
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688163 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo