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Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This shrubland is found on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, northeastern Utah and the Great Salt Lake Desert. The vegetation is characterized by an open (10-25% cover) short-shrub layer that is dominated by <i>Atriplex canescens</i>, with an herbaceous layer dominated by the bunchgrass <i>Achnatherum hymenoides</i>. Associated shrubby species provide sparse cover and may include <i>Rhus trilobata</i> and <i>Krascheninnikovia lanata</i>. The herbaceous layer is low in species diversity and provides sparse to low cover, except in disturbed stands, where <i>Bromus tectorum</i> can be codominant in the understory. Elevation ranges from approximately 1130-2454 m (4260-8545 feet). Stands occur on level desert plains, toeslopes, alluvial terraces and steep slopes at the base of mesas. Soils are well-drained, somewhat alkaline and include sandy clay loam. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:30198-{A13F1550-94B3-4D6E-BD29-32649E9DDB43}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 12-Jul-2016 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688022 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL001289
  Translated: Fourwing Saltbush / Indian Ricegrass Shrubland
  Scientific: Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL001289
(similar) Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland
(similar) Atriplex canescens / Achnatherum hymenoides Shrubland