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Elaeagnus angustifolia Ruderal Woodland | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Elaeagnus angustifolia Ruderal Woodland
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Description: This widespread Russian-olive woodland type is found in the northern Great Plains, Colorado Plateau, and probably throughout much of the western United States and adjacent Canada. It is a naturalized species that has been widely planted in hedgerows for windbreaks. It has since spread to a variety of native habitats, particularly more mesic ones, such as near streams and rivers, although small upland stands are also known. The vegetation is dominated by <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i>, sometimes accompanied by <i>Tamarix</i> spp. Remnant <i>Populus fremontii</i> trees may remain as canopy emergents. Stands may be small and linear. The vegetation is dominated by the tree <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i> with a variety of native and introduced species in the shrub and herbaceous layers. Associated species have not been characterized. Canopy closure is between 40 and 50%. Shrub cover is provided by <i>Salix exigua</i> and <i>Amorpha fruticosa</i>. <i>Pascopyrum smithii, Sporobolus airoides, Distichlis spicata</i>, and <i>Hordeum jubatum</i> comprise the herbaceous layer in some stands; in others the understory is dominated by introduced species, such as <i>Lepidium latifolium, Descurainia sophia</i>, and <i>Bassia scoparia (= Kochia scoparia)</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.37112.CEGL005269
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
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Names:   Translated: Russian-olive Ruderal Woodland
  Scientific: Elaeagnus angustifolia Ruderal Woodland
  Code: CEGL005269
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