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Pinus edulis - Juniperus spp. / Leymus salinus Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Pinus edulis - Juniperus spp. / Leymus salinus Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This woodland association is widespread throughout the Colorado Plateau, but limited to small stands on specific substrates. The canopy may be very open with both <i>Pinus edulis</i> and <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i>. Shrubs are generally present but do not provide enough cover to constitute a stratum. The herbaceous layer is more conspicuous than the shrub layer in this community, consisting of a variety of grasses, among which <i>Leymus salinus</i> is clearly dominant. Total herbaceous cover can range from 5% in sparse stands to more than 30% in more sheltered sites. Common associated herbaceous species include <i>Achnatherum hymenoides</i> and <i>Pleuraphis jamesii</i>. Total vegetation cover ranges from sparse (7%) to moderate (50%) in this variable community, with drier, more exposed sites supporting less overall plant cover. Stands tend to occupy the tops, shoulders, upper and middle slopes of ridges, as well as canyon sides and cliffs. These sites range from gentle to steeply sloping (10-100%). Elevations range between 1483 and 2301 m (4865-7550 feet). Soils are rapidly drained and include sandy clay loams, clay loams and sandy loams. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:31249-{0DAC7F65-B3F0-4990-A4F0-71B5A40E1312}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 06-Apr-2016 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.758472 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL002340
  Translated: Two-needle Pinyon - Juniper species / Saline Wildrye Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus edulis - Juniperus spp. / Leymus salinus Woodland
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(similar) Pinus edulis - Juniperus spp. / Leymus salinus Woodland