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Chilopsis linearis / Ericameria paniculata Desert Wash Scrub | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Chilopsis linearis / Ericameria paniculata Desert Wash Scrub
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This association occurs along intermittently flooded drainages in the Mojave Desert in California and southern Nevada. <i>Chilopsis linearis</i> is dominant and characteristic in the sparse to open tree overstory (2-20% cover). The sparse to open shrub layer is variable, ranging from 3 to 20% cover, and is dominated by <i>Ericameria paniculata</i> with 2-10% cover. A variety of other wash-associated shrubs may be present. Herb cover is also variable, ranging from 1 to 15% cover, and commonly includes <i>Cucurbita palmata, Penstemon palmeri, Physalis hederifolia, Sphaeralcea ambigua, Stephanomeria pauciflora</i>, and introduced herbs <i>Bromus rubens, Erodium cicutarium</i>, and <i>Schismus</i> spp. Stands are found at mid to upper elevations along intermittently flooded channel beds within lower canyons and washes along bajadas, and occasionally on slope/summit canyon drainages. Sites occur on gentle to moderate slopes (to 4°) between 560 and 1550 m elevation often with southerly aspects. Soils are rapidly drained medium to fine sand derived from alluvium from a variety of substrates such as alkali-granite, granodiorite, limestone, and sandstone. Over 80% of the ground surface is covered with gravel, cobble, and fine sediment. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34416-{7EA97ADC-EFBE-4CE7-9BC4-1CB92743F0CA}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 21-Nov-2016 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.971579 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005743
  Translated: Desert-willow / Mojave Rabbitbrush Desert Wash Scrub
  Scientific: Chilopsis linearis / Ericameria paniculata Desert Wash Scrub