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Amelanchier alnifolia / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Amelanchier alnifolia / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This association is currently known only from Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park. It is found on moderate to steep slopes and flat benches. They are located at moderate elevations between 1300 and 1781 m (4262-5840 feet) predominately on southerly to easterly aspects. Soils tend to be moderately to well-drained sandy or clay loams or, occasionally, a rapidly drained Orthic Regosol. Sites are usually situated on glacial-fluvial or till deposits. Most of the ground surface is covered with litter and duff. This mixed-age shrubland is characterized by the presence of <i>Amelanchier alnifolia</i>, which occurs in all shrub canopy layers with 100% constancy and an average cover of 32%. Other shrubs include <i>Symphoricarpos albus, Holodiscus discolor, Acer glabrum, Rubus parviflorus</i>, and <i>Spiraea betulifolia</i>, with 10% average cover. Shrub height is variable due to heavy browsing or periodic avalanche disturbance, or both. The moderate to dense (70% average cover) herbaceous layer is diverse with over 100 species recorded in 23 stands. Common forb species include <i>Fragaria virginiana, Achillea millefolium</i>, and <i>Galium boreale</i>. Graminoids consist primarily of <i>Carex geyeri</i> and <i>Calamagrostis rubescens</i>; each has moderate constancy and an average cover of 14% and 24%, respectively. Other grasses present include both native and exotic species, such as <i>Festuca idahoensis, Bromus carinatus, Poa pratensis</i>, and <i>Phleum pratense</i>. All have 50% constancy or higher. Nonvascular cover is insignificant. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34538-{782B5C67-3607-4BA1-8F49-66048D140202}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 15-Jan-2004 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.728681 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005885
  Translated: Saskatoon Serviceberry / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland
  Scientific: Amelanchier alnifolia / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland
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(similar) Amelanchier alnifolia / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland
(similar) Amelanchier alnifolia / (Mixed Grass, Forb) Shrubland