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Ephedra nevadensis Basalt Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Ephedra nevadensis Basalt Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This association has only been described from Zion National Park, Utah. Additional global information will be added as it becomes available. <i>Ephedra nevadensis</i> dominates this association with cover of 30%. <i>Gutierrezia sarothrae, Atriplex canescens</i>, and <i>Echinocereus engelmannii</i> are present but contribute minimal cover. The herbaceous layer is normally very sparse. This stand of <i>Ephedra nevadensis</i> occurs on a basalt outcrop at 1250 m (4100 feet). The slope is gentle with a southerly aspect. Exposed soils are minimal and have clay loam texture. Most of soil is covered with small and large lava rocks.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:31838-{594B1A4B-0B00-4D9A-A34B-B12D1708FE39} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 25-Apr-2017 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Aloysia wrightii - Pericome caudata - Ephedra nevadensis Sparsely Vegetated Bedrock Cliff & Lava Field Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687541 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002936   Translated: Nevada Joint-fir Basalt Shrubland   Scientific: Ephedra nevadensis Basalt Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Ephedra nevadensis Basalt Shrubland