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Ephedra viridis / Bromus tectorum Ruderal Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Ephedra viridis / Bromus tectorum Ruderal Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This ruderal association occurs in the Colorado Plateau and has been reported from northwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah. <i>Ephedra viridis</i> dominates the open shrub layer in this association; few other shrubs are present or contribute more than 1% cover. The herbaceous layer is dominated by exotic invasive <i>Bromus tectorum</i>, although it is usually accompanied by native grasses, including <i>Hesperostipa comata, Poa fendleriana</i>, and <i>Poa secunda</i>. Other weedy herbaceous species may also be present, such as <i>Erodium cicutarium</i>. Stands result from disturbance of other shrubland types, either by persistent grazing or by fire. It occurs on hills, plateaus, ridges and canyon walls in western Colorado and southern Utah. Elevations range from 1124 to 1650 m (3690-5415 feet), and slopes range from gentle to steep. Soils range from sandy loams to silt loams and may be derived from eolian or alluvial deposits. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:31263-{52972A91-A39C-4124-ADB8-E0D856F93587}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 09-Aug-2016 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.769105 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL002355
  Translated: Mormon-tea / Cheatgrass Ruderal Shrubland
  Scientific: Ephedra viridis / Bromus tectorum Ruderal Shrubland
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(similar) Ephedra viridis / Bromus tectorum Ruderal Shrubland