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Picea pungens / Erigeron eximius Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Picea pungens / Erigeron eximius Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: <i>Picea pungens</i> and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> are codominant in the overstory which varies from closed to open canopy. Variations include numerous larger-diameter old-growth individuals including <i>Picea pungens</i> and <i>Picea engelmannii, Pseudotsuga menziesii</i>, and <i>Abies concolor</i>. Typically, the mixed overstory is well-stocked; often all sizes and ages will be represented. <i>Picea engelmannii</i> and, rarely, <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> occupy frost pockets. <i>Populus tremuloides</i> is the major seral species. <i>Picea pungens</i> is successfully regenerating throughout. The shrub layer is scattered, of light density, and highly inconsistent in percent cover and presence of species. The herb-rich undergrowth is characterized by forb dominance. This type occurs on lower-elevation sites (2383-2575 m [7820-8450 feet]), all aspects on lower slopes and higher-elevation sites (2450-2758 m [8040-9050 feet]) on sideslopes and benches on northerly aspects (Burro Mountain all aspects at 3000 m [9800 feet]). It is widespread in mountains and drainages of northern Arizona, central and northern New Mexico, and southern Colorado. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29299-{E9041446-8848-4798-9CB4-F1044084F5FE}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 15-Oct-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686921 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000390
  Translated: Blue Spruce / Spruce-fir Fleabane Forest
  Scientific: Picea pungens / Erigeron eximius Forest
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