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Juniperus osteosperma / Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis / Hesperostipa comata Wooded Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Juniperus osteosperma / Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis / Hesperostipa comata Wooded Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: The vegetation of this association is characterized by an open tree canopy dominated by <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i> with <i>Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis</i> dominating the sparse to moderately dense short-shrub layer. Tree canopy cover values are typically over 5%, but less than 20%, and the height of the tree canopy is 2-10 m. Other shrubs, such as <i>Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Ericameria nauseosa, Purshia tridentata</i>, and <i>Ericameria nana</i>, may be present in the shrub stratum, but generally with low cover. The herbaceous layer tends to have sparse to low cover but can range to moderately dense in some stands. The herbaceous layer is dominated by <i>Hesperostipa comata</i>, a perennial bunchgrass that typically occurs on rocky or sandy soils. Other graminoids such as <i>Achnatherum hymenoides, Elymus elymoides, Poa secunda, Pseudoroegneria spicata</i>, and introduced annual <i>Bromus tectorum</i> are common with cover values ranging from very low to moderate. Associated forbs are variable and include a combination of native and non-native species. The most common forbs include <i>Allium acuminatum, Descurainia pinnata, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Lactuca serriola, Lomatium dissectum, Opuntia polyacantha, Penstemon deustus, Potentilla glandulosa, Sisymbrium altissimum</i>, and <i>Tragopogon dubius</i>. This community occurs on a variety of slopes and aspects, often at the break between foothill and basin; it also occurs regularly on exposed basalt at Craters of the Moon. Soils are poorly developed, thin and somewhat sandy. Evidence of erosion such as gullies and rills is not uncommon. Rock cover is variable.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34350-{1926D13B-29D6-404C-876A-5E42CD243D06} 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: Juniperus osteosperma Great Basin Shrubby Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.947926 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL005600   Translated: Utah Juniper / Wyoming Big Sagebrush / Needle-and-Thread Wooded Shrubland   Scientific: Juniperus osteosperma / Artemisia tridentata ssp. wyomingensis / Hesperostipa comata Wooded Shrubland