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Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis - Schizachyrium scoparium - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis - Schizachyrium scoparium - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
Description: This bluestem tallgrass prairie community is found in the glaciated regions of the northern Great Plains of the United States and possibly adjacent Canada. Stands occur on the crests and upper slopes of knolls in areas of gently rolling topography. It can also occur on north- and south-facing slopes with inclinations ranging from 10-20°. Soils are deep, well-drained loams. This community is a grassland dominated by mid and tall grasses. Abundant species include <i>Andropogon gerardii, Poa pratensis, Carex duriuscula, Lactuca tatarica var. pulchella, Bouteloua curtipendula</i>, and <i>Schizachyrium scoparium</i>. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.37113.CEGL002376
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: Northern Plains Transition Bluestem Prairie
  Translated: Big Bluestem - Prairie Dropseed - Little Bluestem - Western Wheatgrass Herbaceous Vegetation
  Scientific: Andropogon gerardii - Sporobolus heterolepis - Schizachyrium scoparium - Pascopyrum smithii Herbaceous Vegetation
  Code: CEGL002376
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683357 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo