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Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus / Agropyron cristatum Ruderal Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus / Agropyron cristatum Ruderal Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: Total vegetation cover of this plant community is generally low to moderate and is characterized by an open shrub canopy of <i>Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus</i>. Other shrubs, including <i>Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis</i> and <i>Ericameria nauseosa</i>, may provide sparse cover in the overstory. Herbaceous cover is typically low and the introduced bunchgrass <i>Agropyron cristatum</i> is highly characteristic of this association but is not always the most abundant herbaceous species. <i>Bromus tectorum</i> and <i>Poa secunda</i> are nearly always present and may dominate or codominate the herbaceous stratum in some stands. Additional graminoids in this community are often diverse in terms of species composition but sparse in terms of cover. Forbs may also be diverse but contribute very little total cover. This association generally occurs in areas that have experienced disturbance. <i>Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus</i>-dominated communities often result from wildland fires in sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Other types of disturbances may also ameliorate conditions and influence the spatial distribution of non-native species, such as <i>Agropyron cristatum</i>, resulting in this plant community. Slopes range from gentle to moderately steep. Soils are variable.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34340-{42B19C75-440E-45B6-A984-FA1A5C7EA3B8} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 04-Apr-2017 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Artemisia spp. - Mixed Shrub Ruderal Understory Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.947962 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL005590   Translated: Yellow Rabbitbrush / Crested Wheatgrass Ruderal Shrubland   Scientific: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus / Agropyron cristatum Ruderal Shrubland