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Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This xeric, alkaline shrub association occurs on hillsides, dry stream terraces and benches. Sites are flat to moderately steep (up to 30% slopes) often on southwestern aspects. Soils are rapidly drained sandy loams and silty clays derived from alluvium. Total vegetation cover ranges from 8 to 40%. The vegetation is characterized by an open canopy of <i>Atriplex confertifolia</i> and an understory dominated by the bunchgrass <i>Sporobolus cryptandrus</i>. Associated shrubs include <i>Opuntia polyacantha</i> and <i>Sclerocactus whipplei</i>. Associated herbaceous species include the annual exotic <i>Bromus tectorum</i> and the short bunchgrass <i>Muhlenbergia pungens</i>. Forbs occasionally present include <i>Cryptantha crassisepala, Erodium cicutarium, Gaillardia pinnatifida, Plantago patagonica</i>, and <i>Streptanthella longirostris</i>. Biological soil crusts provide up to 25% cover. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32623-{54FAD1DE-216D-4E3F-B2DD-2B851BFD1ED5}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 05-Jul-2006 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.791958 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL003762
  Translated: Shadscale Saltbush / Sand Dropseed Shrubland
  Scientific: Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Atriplex confertifolia / Sporobolus cryptandrus Shrubland