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Cercocarpus intricatus Montane Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Cercocarpus intricatus Montane Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This montane association occurs on exposed peaks, ridges and plateaus in the Colorado Plateau of western Colorado and eastern Utah and the Wasatch Range in northern Utah, as well as the Mojave Desert of California. Elevations range from 1850 to 2650 m (6070-8700 feet). Sites are on level to gentle slopes that may be oriented to any aspect. Plants are rooted in cracks and potholes in the limestone or sandstone bedrock. Exposed bedrock, gravel and large rock cover much of the surface area. Soil collects only in depressions and crevices of the rocky surface and is generally a poorly developed sandy loam. The vegetation is dominated by low-statured <i>Cercocarpus intricatus</i> with more than 10% cover. Other shrubs with lesser cover commonly associated include <i>Amelanchier utahensis, Cercocarpus montanus, Ephedra viridis, Eriogonum corymbosum</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos oreophilus</i>. The herbaceous layer is diverse but sparse in cover and may include the graminoids <i>Leymus salinus, Poa fendleriana, Pseudoroegneria spicata, Poa fendleriana, Achnatherum hymenoides, Koeleria macrantha</i>, and the cushion forbs <i>Arenaria fendleri, Petrophytum caespitosum</i>, and <i>Phlox</i> spp. Scattered individuals of <i>Pinus edulis</i> or <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i> may occur in stunted, shrublike form rarely exceeding 2 m in height and not exceeding 5% cover.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:31495-{6E64105E-4BC9-4C8D-8556-452359C97D08} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 06-Jan-2017 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Amelanchier utahensis - Cercocarpus montanus - Cercocarpus intricatus Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.770507 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002587   Translated: Littleleaf Mountain-mahogany Montane Shrubland   Scientific: Cercocarpus intricatus Montane Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Cercocarpus intricatus Montane Shrubland