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Abies grandis / Linnaea borealis Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies grandis / Linnaea borealis Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This forest association is present throughout northeastern Oregon and west-central Idaho and is a minor type in northern Idaho and Montana. The association occupies lower to mid elevations of gentle slopes and benches of various aspects, which are protected from extreme sun and wind. Soils are slightly acidic with only a trace of bare soil and rock. Litter depths can be up to 9 cm (3.54 inches). Mid- to late-seral occurrences are dominated by <i>Abies grandis</i>, with <i>Pinus ponderosa, Larix occidentalis</i>, and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> being important, or even dominant, seral species in younger stands. Remnant large-diameter stems of these species are often present in the late-successional stands. The low-shrub layer is dominated by <i>Linnaea borealis</i> which often forms extensive mats. Medium-tall shrubs, such as <i>Vaccinium membranaceum</i>, are typically present. Other common shrubs are <i>Rosa gymnocarpa, Lonicera utahensis</i>, and <i>Chimaphila umbellata</i>. In the herbaceous layer, <i>Carex geyeri, Carex concinna</i>, and <i>Carex rossii</i> are all commonly present. The most frequent indicator forbs include <i>Osmorhiza berteroi, Galium triflorum, Prosartes trachycarpa</i>, and <i>Goodyera oblongifolia</i>. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29184-{BBD1BDFD-0D2B-41AB-ADEB-B223871C3773}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 08-Apr-1991 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688202 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000275
  Translated: Grand Fir / Twinflower Forest
  Scientific: Abies grandis / Linnaea borealis Forest
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(similar) CEGL000275
(similar) Abies grandis / Linnaea borealis Forest
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