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Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This minor dwarf-shrubland association is reported from throughout the Colorado Plateau. Vegetation is characterized by a sparse to moderately dense dwarf-shrub layer dominated by <i>Krascheninnikovia lanata</i> and sometimes codominated by <i>Gutierrezia sarothrae</i>. Other woody species may include scattered <i>Artemisia tridentata, Artemisia bigelovii, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Cylindropuntia imbricata, Opuntia polyacantha</i>, or <i>Yucca glauca</i>. The herbaceous layer has sparse to moderately dense cover that is dominated or codominated by <i>Pleuraphis jamesii</i> with scattered perennial forbs. Associated graminoids may include <i>Achnatherum hymenoides, Bouteloua gracilis, Elymus elymoides, Hesperostipa comata</i>, and <i>Sporobolus airoides</i>. Scattered perennial forbs may be present, such as <i>Chaetopappa ericoides, Helianthus petiolaris, Machaeranthera pinnatifida</i>, and <i>Sphaeralcea</i> spp. Exotic annuals may include <i>Bromus tectorum, Salsola kali</i>, and <i>Sisymbrium altissimum</i>. Stands typically occur on alluvial flats and plains. Sites are typically flat to gently sloping, occurring on any aspect. Soils are generally moderately deep, calcareous, moderately alkaline and derived from sandstone, shale or alluvium. Soil texture ranges from sandy loam to silty clay. The ground surface has high cover of bare soil (70-90%).  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:30231-{ABFFB7C2-F845-44FA-9955-50DC2894C29E} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 14-Jul-2016 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Krascheninnikovia lanata Steppe & Dwarf-shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685572 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001322   Translated: Winterfat / James' Galleta Dwarf-shrubland   Scientific: Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland (similar) CEGL001322 (similar) Krascheninnikovia lanata / Pleuraphis jamesii Dwarf-shrubland