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Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This plant association is described principally for the eastern crestline slopes of the northern Cascade Range. Similar stands appear to occur within the Okanogan Highlands, Bitterroot Mountains, and Idaho Batholith ecoregional sections. The association occurs on exposed, south- and west-facing, gentle to moderately steep slopes at 1830 to 2135 m (6000-7000 feet) elevation. High insolation, great diurnal temperature ranges, and winter wind desiccation are environmental factors that characterize these harsh, high-elevation sites. These woodland stands are dominated by <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>. <i>Picea engelmannii</i> and <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> may also be present, usually only within the protective canopy of <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>. <i>Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii</i> and <i>Vaccinium scoparium</i> are well-represented to abundant in the understory. <i>Carex geyeri</i> and <i>Carex rossii</i> are common. Relatively consistent forbs include <i>Polemonium pulcherrimum</i> and <i>Arnica cordifolia</i>. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:29667-{7C910854-BD5B-4502-85D7-45AC440C73A3}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684073 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000758
  Translated: Whitebark Pine / Smooth Woodrush Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL000758
(similar) Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii Woodland
(similar) Pinus albicaulis / Luzula glabrata var. hitchcockii Woodland