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Abies lasiocarpa / Rhododendron albiflorum / Rubus lasiococcus Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies lasiocarpa / Rhododendron albiflorum / Rubus lasiococcus Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: The canopy is dominated by <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> with <i>Callitropsis nootkatensis</i> as a frequent codominant. <i>Pinus contorta</i> and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> have been recorded as codominants outside the parks. <i>Abies lasiocarpa</i> usually dominates tree regeneration and always has over 10% total cover. The moderate to dense shrub layer is dominated by <i>Rhododendron albiflorum</i>, with <i>Vaccinium membranaceum</i> usually present and occasionally codominant. <i>Paxistima myrsinites</i> is very frequent. The herb layer is sparse to moderately dense and is usually codominated by <i>Rubus lasiococcus</i>. <i>Xerophyllum tenax</i> occasionally codominates. This association occurs in the northeastern Olympics and in the Cascades, including northeastern Mount Rainier. This forest or woodland association occurs at high elevations (1400-1820 m [4600-6000 feet]). Sites are usually near avalanche chutes or on slopes with northwestern to eastern aspects with well-drained, shallow soils. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34385-{56EC8C02-A31B-4606-83E5-4ADD8CF0924E}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 07-Feb-2017 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.979410 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005635
  Translated: Subalpine Fir / Cascade Azalea / Rough-fruit Berry Forest
  Scientific: Abies lasiocarpa / Rhododendron albiflorum / Rubus lasiococcus Forest