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Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This association is known only from central and southern California coastal mountains and currently only documented from Pinnacles National Monument. This tall shrubland occupies north-facing, dry slopes of the central and southern Coast Ranges of California. Stands occur between 415 and 770 m (1361-2526 feet) in elevation, on the upper third or ridgetops of moderate to steep slopes (13-32°). Stands are codominated by <i>Prunus ilicifolia</i> and <i>Ceanothus cuneatus</i>, which are often present and in similar abundance (range 1-35%, average 16%). Other shrubs and vines may be present such as <i>Rhamnus ilicifolia</i> and <i>Clematis lasiantha</i>. The herbaceous understory is rich and may include over 50 species. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34072-{8B7AC6B1-36FA-4C74-A2F6-749BF116F5C3}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 10
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 24-Sep-2007 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.799320 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005309
  Translated: Hollyleaf Cherry - Buckbrush Shrubland
  Scientific: Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland
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(similar) Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland