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Corylus cornuta - Amelanchier spp. - Prunus virginiana Rocky Shrubland | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Corylus cornuta - Amelanchier spp. - Prunus virginiana Rocky Shrubland
Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
Description: This rocky shrubland is found in the northern Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. Stands occur on rocky ridges, with thin, acidic soils. The vegetation is dominated by shrubs, with a strong graminoid layer. Dominant shrubs include <i>Amelanchier</i> spp., <i>Corylus cornuta</i>, and <i>Prunus virginiana</i>. Other shrubs include <i>Juniperus communis, Rosa acicularis</i>, and <i>Rhus typhina</i>. Associated herbs include <i>Danthonia spicata, Hieracium</i> spp., and <i>Poa compressa</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.37051.CEGL005197
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: Boreal Hazelnut - Serviceberry Rocky Shrubland
  Translated: Beaked Hazelnut - Serviceberry species - Chokecherry Rocky Shrubland
  Scientific: Corylus cornuta - Amelanchier spp. - Prunus virginiana Rocky Shrubland
  Code: CEGL005197
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686768 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo