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Corylus americana - Salix humilis / Schizachyrium scoparium Shrubland | Steffen, J., and J. Anderson. 19...
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Name: Corylus americana - Salix humilis / Schizachyrium scoparium Shrubland
Reference: Steffen, J., and J. Anderson. 19...
Description: This hazelnut sand barrens type is found in the tallgrass prairie-forest border region of Illinois and Indiana in the United States. Stands occur on dune slopes and sandy ridges of glacial lakeplains. The vegetation may contain scattered grubs of <i>Quercus velutina</i> and copses of <i>Sassafras albidum</i> interspersed with sand prairie or sand barrens vegetation. Dominant species in the shrub layer include <i>Corylus americana</i> and <i>Salix humilis</i>. Dominant herbaceous species include <i>Schizachyrium scoparium, Sorghastrum nutans</i>. Other characteristic species include <i>Asclepias amplexicaulis, Lupinus perennis, Opuntia humifusa, Phlox bifida</i>, and <i>Staphylea trifolia</i>. Open patches of sand may occur, and mosses and lichens may be common. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.36466.CEGL005072
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:   Translated: American Hazelnut - Prairie Willow / Little Bluestem Shrubland
  Scientific: Corylus americana - Salix humilis / Schizachyrium scoparium Shrubland
  Common: Hazelnut Sand Barrens
  Code: CEGL005072
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685284 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo