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Populus tremuloides - Abies concolor / Arctostaphylos patula Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Populus tremuloides - Abies concolor / Arctostaphylos patula Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This forest association is known from the Snake River Range in east-central Nevada and on the Markagunt Plateau in southwestern Utah. Stands occur from 2500 to 2900 m (8300-9500 feet) in elevation, on gentle to steep slopes, at all aspects. Soils are derived from quartz, silts and sandstones. The forest canopy is dominated by a combination of <i>Populus tremuloides</i> (15-50%) and <i>Abies concolor</i> (5-30%). The shrub layer consists of predominantly <i>Arctostaphylos patula</i>. Other shrubs that may be present include <i>Juniperus communis, Paxistima myrsinites</i>, and <i>Mahonia repens</i>. The herbaceous layer contributes sparse cover and includes graminoids <i>Carex rossii</i> and <i>Bromus anomalus</i>. Forbs include <i>Achillea millefolium</i> and <i>Cirsium wheeleri</i>. <i>Populus tremuloides</i> and <i>Abies concolor</i> seedlings provide sparse cover. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29431-{3F70FB02-D02C-4F3A-BCD4-7FD0A345B7E0}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 28-Aug-2008 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687758 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000522
  Translated: Quaking Aspen - White Fir / Greenleaf Manzanita Forest
  Scientific: Populus tremuloides - Abies concolor / Arctostaphylos patula Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL000522
(similar) Populus tremuloides - Abies concolor / Arctostaphylos patula Forest
(similar) Populus tremuloides - Abies concolor / Arctostaphylos patula Forest