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Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This community is found in northern Arizona, central New Mexico and possibly Utah between 2950 and 3110 m (9700-10,200 feet) elevation on moderately steep west- and south-facing slopes. Soils are derived from volcanics. Climate is relatively cool and dry. <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> and <i>Picea engelmannii</i> are the major climax species. <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus strobiformis</i>, and <i>Populus tremuloides</i> are the major seral species. <i>Acer glabrum, Salix scouleriana</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos oreophilus</i> are the principal shrub components. The forb layer is fairly herbaceous, with <i>Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus</i> and <i>Vicia americana</i> dominating. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29222-{1AD9057F-FA77-49B3-A517-9053979CBD42}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Jan-2019 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689427 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000313
  Translated: Subalpine Fir / Nevada Pea Forest
  Scientific: Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL000313
(similar) Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus Forest
(similar) Abies lasiocarpa / Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus Forest