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Salix gooddingii - Fraxinus velutina Riparian Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Salix gooddingii - Fraxinus velutina Riparian Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This community occurs as isolated pockets in mesic desert canyons and along rocky floodplains of small, intermittent streams. Elevations range from approximately 1065 to 1220 m (3500-4000 feet). These mesic riparian areas are often associated with seeps and springs. Soil moisture and flooding regime are important abiotic factors that influence floristic variation in this community. This deciduous riparian woodland has an open, 5- to 7-m canopy dominated by small-diameter <i>Salix gooddingii</i> and <i>Fraxinus velutina</i>, with lesser amounts of <i>Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii, Juglans microcarpa</i>, or <i>Celtis laevigata var. reticulata</i>. <i>Populus fremontii</i> may occur as scattered individuals, emerging from the main tree canopy. Shrub and ground vegetation are highly variable in this disturbed, flood-prone habitat, with no clear dominants in either stratum. Annuals and short-lived perennials are characteristic of the herbaceous vegetation that grows among large rocks and boulders. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32596-{1810CDA0-5F71-42DC-BED8-948D09AA8992}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 01-Jan-1993 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688322 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL003729
  Translated: Goodding's Willow - Velvet Ash Riparian Woodland
  Scientific: Salix gooddingii - Fraxinus velutina Riparian Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) CEGL003729
(similar) Salix gooddingii - Fraxinus velutina Temporarily Flooded Woodland
(similar) Salix gooddingii - Fraxinus velutina Temporarily Flooded Woodland