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Artemisia nova / Poa fendleriana Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Artemisia nova / Poa fendleriana Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This short-shrub association occurs locally in southern Utah and western Colorado on the slopes and tops of ridges and plateaus, as well as the sides of drainages. Stands are usually small to medium-sized patches in a mosaic of other types of shrubland. Elevations range from 1830 to 3000 m (6000-9840 feet). Stands occur on gentle to moderately steep slopes with a tendency toward north and east aspects. Soils and substrates are variable but generally are rocky and shallow. The vegetation is characterized by a shrub layer dominated by <i>Artemisia nova</i> with between 5 and 25% cover; associated species such as <i>Amelanchier utahensis, Artemisia tridentata, Tetradymia canescens, Symphoricarpos oreophilus</i>, and <i>Purshia tridentata</i> contribute another 10-25%. The herbaceous layer is diverse, but <i>Poa fendleriana</i> is among the dominants with between 5 and 20% cover. Other common grasses include <i>Koeleria macrantha, Bouteloua gracilis, Elymus elymoides</i>, and <i>Poa secunda</i>. Forbs contribute relative little cover and are inconsistent among sites. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:31606-{297C8EBD-B036-4024-A206-B6DF04BA3798}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 25-Aug-2005 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686477 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL002698
  Translated: Black Sagebrush / Muttongrass Shrubland
  Scientific: Artemisia nova / Poa fendleriana Shrubland
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(similar) Artemisia nova / Poa fendleriana Shrubland
(similar) Artemisia nova / Poa fendleriana Shrubland