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Pinus ponderosa / Leucopoa kingii Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Pinus ponderosa / Leucopoa kingii Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> woodland is known from the northern Front Range of Colorado and Wyoming from 1890 to 2800 m (6200-9200 feet) in elevation. It occurs on a variety of aspects, slopes and exposures, although it most typically occupies non-southerly aspects on gentle to moderate slopes (10-40%) with relatively deep, well-drained soils. This is one of the most mesic <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> associations in the Front Range. <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> dominates the tree layer, although <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> and <i>Juniperus scopulorum</i> may be present in many stands. Shrub species, such as <i>Ribes cereum</i>, commonly occur in the association but are rarely abundant. <i>Leucopoa kingii</i> dominates the herbaceous layer with generally 5-20% cover and is diagnostic for this association. As the tree canopy becomes more closed, the herbaceous cover is reduced. <i>Elymus albicans, Carex rossii, Potentilla fissa, Allium geyeri, Geranium caespitosum, Harbouria trachypleura, Packera fendleri, Artemisia frigida</i>, and <i>Artemisia ludoviciana</i> are additional understory species that occur frequently in small abundance. Needle litter and duff is often present and thick. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29095-{01C52584-70DB-4763-A998-D862F14D21C4}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 01-Jun-2005 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685127 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000186
  Translated: Ponderosa Pine / Spike Fescue Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus ponderosa / Leucopoa kingii Woodland
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(similar) CEGL000186
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