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Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This shrubland occurs on steep dry slopes of the coastal mountains of central and southern California. Stands are uncommon and distributed on convex middle and upper slopes between the elevations of 448 and 915 m (1470-3000 feet). Most (60%) stands occur on north-facing exposures on slopes &gt;45%. Stands are nearly pure <i>Prunus ilicifolia</i>. Other shrubs, if present, are less than half the cover of <i>Prunus ilicifolia</i> and may include <i>Heteromeles arbutifolia</i> and <i>Rhus ovata</i>. The herbaceous undergrowth is abundant and rich. Dominant forbs include <i>Anthriscus caucalis, Delphinium californicum ssp. interius</i>, and <i>Marah fabaceus</i>. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34074-{D748D2DF-39CD-4E41-87C9-D9E6A80BA2EF}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 1
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 24-Sep-2007 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.799326 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005311
  Translated: Hollyleaf Cherry Shrubland
  Scientific: Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland
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(similar) Prunus ilicifolia Shrubland