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Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Open Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Open Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This woodland community is widespread north of the Mogollon Rim, in Arizona and adjacent mountains of New Mexico. This association usually occurs on elevated or valley plains at elevations between 1310 and 1800 m (4300-5900 feet). Soils generally have a heavy clay content, and average annual precipitation is between 43 and 46 cm (17-18 inches) (to 51 cm [20 inches] per year in the <i>Pinus monophylla</i> phase). In this juniper savanna, <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i> dominates the tree canopy, but rarely exceeds 10% cover. Other trees present are <i>Juniperus coahuilensis</i> and <i>Pinus monophylla</i> (occurs as phase in low-sun mild climates). A mesquite phase also occurs in drier areas. Shrubs are common to well-represented (especially on heavily grazed sites) and include <i>Prosopis</i> spp., <i>Mimosa aculeaticarpa var. biuncifera, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Nolina microcarpa, Acacia greggii</i> and <i>Opuntia</i> spp. The herbaceous layer is abundant to luxurious with high diversity. <i>Pleuraphis mutica</i> usually dominates this layer, with <i>Panicum obtusum</i> and <i>Hilaria belangeri</i> also common. Other graminoids present are <i>Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua hirsuta, Leptochloa panicea ssp. mucronata, Panicum capillare</i>, and <i>Bromus rubens</i>; important forbs include <i>Helianthus annuus</i> and <i>Machaeranthera gracilis</i>. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29645-{64BBFBED-04D2-42CA-B101-15401F848A75}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Oct-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686022 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000736
  Translated: Utah Juniper / Tobosa Grass Open Woodland
  Scientific: Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Open Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland
(similar) CEGL000736
(similar) Juniperus osteosperma / Pleuraphis mutica Woodland