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Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> / sedge forest occurs in Colorado and Wyoming from 1890 to 2940 m (6195-9650 feet) in elevation. It occupies gentle to moderate slopes (0-40%) with variable aspects on moderately deep, well-drained, sandy loam soils. Tree canopy cover is moderately dense to dense and strongly dominated by <i>Pinus ponderosa</i>. Occasional canopy associates include <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> or <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i>. The shrub layer is usually sparse, although <i>Cercocarpus montanus, Juniperus communis</i>, and <i>Purshia tridentata</i> are often present. <i>Ribes cereum</i> occurs occasionally. The herbaceous layer is likewise sparse with <i>Carex rossii</i> dominant (7-16% cover). Additional herbs that occur with low cover include <i>Koeleria macrantha, Muhlenbergia montana, Leucopoa kingii, Mertensia lanceolata, Harbouria trachypleura, Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis, Geranium caespitosum</i>, and <i>Artemisia ludoviciana</i>. Unvegetated surface is common in these stands and is composed of dense needle duff. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29092-{283813DA-4C73-40A4-BF79-25610C121208}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-May-2005 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685078 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000183
  Translated: Ponderosa Pine / Ross' Sedge Forest
  Scientific: Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest
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(similar) CEGL000183
(similar) Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest
(similar) Pinus ponderosa / Carex rossii Forest