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Pleuraphis jamesii Grassland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Pleuraphis jamesii Grassland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This is a widespread grassland in the Colorado Plateau and elsewhere in the southwestern U.S. Vegetation is characterized by a relatively sparse to moderately dense (10-60% cover) perennial herbaceous layer that is strongly dominated by the warm-season bunchgrass <i>Pleuraphis jamesii</i>. Low cover of other grasses, such as <i>Achnatherum hymenoides, Bouteloua eriopoda, Bouteloua gracilis, Hesperostipa comata, Muhlenbergia porteri, Sporobolus airoides</i>, or <i>Sporobolus cryptandrus</i>, may be present. Forb cover is usually sparse and includes species of <i>Plantago, Gilia, Lappula</i>, and prickly pear cacti (<i>Opuntia</i> spp.). Many species of shrubs and dwarf-shrubs may be present; however, they are not dense enough to form a shrub layer. Stands are found on alluvial flats, plateau parks, mesas and plains, and on post-burn slopes. Sites are flat to moderately steep (up to 53%) slopes. Elevation commonly ranges from 1050 to 1930 m, with a few sites on the western edge of the southern Rocky Mountains extending into montane zone. Landforms vary from mesatops and slopes to basin floors. Stands may be small woodland parks or more extensive grasslands on the plains. Soils in bottomland stands tend to be fine-textured; however, stands also occur on a variety of substrates. Biological soil crusts are common and may have high cover on the soil surface.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:30686-{7432EC74-01FD-4B87-B032-36263C523FA9} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 2
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 20-Aug-2018 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Pleuraphis jamesii Grassland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683464 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL001777   Translated: James' Galleta Grassland   Scientific: Pleuraphis jamesii Grassland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) CEGL001777 (similar) Pleuraphis jamesii Herbaceous Vegetation (similar) Pleuraphis jamesii Herbaceous Vegetation