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Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: These late-seral subalpine forests occur in the northern Coast Ranges, Klamath Mountains, Cascade Range, and Sierra Nevada of the Pacific Northwest. Elevations range from 1400-2700 m. They are adapted to deep winter snow and dry summer. Stands are found on shallow, well-drained soils on slopes and raised stream benches on all aspects. The open to closed canopy (40-100% cover) of coniferous trees is less than 60 m in height and dominated by <i>Abies magnifica</i> in both the canopy and subcanopy. Other trees in the canopy may include <i>Abies lowiana, Pinus contorta var. murrayana, Pinus monticola</i>, and <i>Tsuga mertensiana</i>. A sparse to moderately dense short-shrub layer is usually present and typically includes the broadleaf deciduous shrub <i>Ribes viscosissimum</i>, which is diagnostic for this association. Other shrubs may include <i>Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, Symphoricarpos mollis, Ribes montigenum, Ribes cereum, Spiraea splendens, Sambucus racemosa</i>, and <i>Arctostaphylos nevadensis</i>. The herbaceous layer is generally sparse, but may be diverse, commonly including <i>Eucephalus breweri, Monardella odoratissima, Gayophytum ramosissimum, Pedicularis semibarbata, Pyrola picta</i>, and <i>Poa bolanderi</i>. The lichen <i>Letharia vulpina</i> is a constant species in these stands and is uncommon elsewhere. These stands differ from other <i>Abies</i> species stands by the lack of <i>Picea</i> in the understory.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29256-{DEADC9F4-2012-4BA3-BA99-0BE95A9F28C3} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Abies magnifica var. magnifica - Abies magnifica var. shastensis Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687836 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000347   Translated: California Red Fir / Sticky Currant Forest   Scientific: Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) CEGL000347 (similar) Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest (similar) Abies magnifica / Ribes viscosissimum Forest