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Juniperus grandis / Sparse Understory Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Juniperus grandis / Sparse Understory Woodland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This woodland association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. This association is typically found between 2195 and 2590 m (7200-8500 feet) of elevation. Stands typically grow on southeast and southwest aspects with high solar radiation. Slopes are often steeper than 20%, and sites prefer middle and upper slope positions. Stands have a high percentage of bare ground and surface rock, sometimes as much as 50%. This association is an open woodland with clumped and patchy tree distribution and high understory diversity. <i>Juniperus grandis</i> is the dominant tree. Common tree associates include <i>Pinus contorta</i> and <i>Pinus jeffreyi</i>. <i>Quercus vacciniifolia</i> is the dominant shrub. <i>Holodiscus discolor, Linanthus pungens</i>, and/or <i>Spiraea splendens</i> are often present. These shrubs are all common dry-site indicators. The herbaceous/graminoid layer is quite diverse though somewhat sparse. The most common species include <i>Castilleja applegatei, Juncus nevadensis, Sedum obtusatum, Streptanthus tortuosus</i>, and/or <i>Juncus parryi</i>. Many other herbaceous species can be present but at very low frequency and cover levels.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32019-{DA816677-E8FD-47D4-B27A-9FBD645756A5} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 06-May-2010 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Juniperus grandis - Pinus albicaulis Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683588 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL003136   Translated: Western Juniper / Sparse Understory Woodland   Scientific: Juniperus grandis / Sparse Understory Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Juniperus occidentalis var. australis / Sparse Understory Woodland (similar) Juniperus occidentalis var. australis / Sparse Understory Woodland