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Picea engelmannii / Geum rossii Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Picea engelmannii / Geum rossii Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This plant association is characterized by nearly pure stands of <i>Picea engelmannii</i>. Where present, the herbaceous cover is dominated by <i>Geum rossii</i>. <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> may be an accidental species. Shrubs are sparse. Other common herbs include <i>Aquilegia chrysantha, Festuca brachyphylla ssp. brachyphylla, Mertensia franciscana, Moneses uniflora, Polemonium pulcherrimum ssp. delicatum</i>, and <i>Trisetum spicatum</i>. This type occurs on north-facing high mountain slopes where moist soils often remain snow-covered until June. Elevations range from 3150 to 3420 m (10,500 feet) to timberline. It is known from San Francisco Peaks, near Flagstaff, Arizona. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29275-{C06BBD89-0488-4FF7-81BE-3BBE94BC057C}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 15-Oct-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.690012 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000366
  Translated: Engelmann Spruce / Ross' Avens Forest
  Scientific: Picea engelmannii / Geum rossii Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL000366
(similar) Picea engelmannii / Geum rossii Forest
(similar) Picea engelmannii / Geum rossii Forest