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Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Flooded Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Flooded Forest Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This is a lowland forested riparian association known from the Rio Grande and Pecos drainages of central New Mexico and the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado. This association occurs in lowland river valleys at elevations ranging from 1180-1680 m (3850-5500 feet). Typical sites are mid- to upper-elevation bars and terraces within the active floodplain. Soils are young, weakly developed Entisols. This association is often dominated by older, open stands of <i>Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni</i> or <i>Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera</i> with grassy understories dominated by <i>Muhlenbergia asperifolia</i> (the characteristic herbaceous species) and <i>Distichlis spicata</i> (up to 80% total herbaceous cover). <i>Salix amygdaloides</i> is present in the tree canopies of some stands. Shrubs are few and scattered, although invasive and exotic <i>Tamarix</i> spp. and <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i> are often abundant. Other herbaceous species may include <i>Scirpus microcarpus, Panicum virgatum</i>, and <i>Eleocharis palustris</i>. A few weedy forbs include <i>Apocynum cannabinum</i> and <i>Ambrosia artemisiifolia</i>.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29587-{EBBFD9F3-434D-4F69-9F59-431AE76CD474} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 1
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Populus deltoides ssp. wislizeni - Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera Riparian Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.690092 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000678   Translated: Eastern Cottonwood / Scratchgrass Flooded Forest   Scientific: Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Flooded Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) CEGL000678 (similar) Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest (similar) Populus deltoides / Muhlenbergia asperifolia Forest