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Prosopis glandulosa / (Atriplex spp., Suaeda moquinii) Mojave Desert Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Prosopis glandulosa / (Atriplex spp., Suaeda moquinii) Mojave Desert Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This lowland scrub association occurs at low to mid elevations in the Colorado Desert, Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin in California, southern Nevada and Arizona. <i>Prosopis glandulosa</i> is the characteristic and dominant tall shrub/small tree species in the sparse to dense scrub canopy with 4-70% cover. A sparse to moderately dense shrub layer ranges from 2 to 67% cover and is characterized by the codominance of <i>Atriplex hymenelytra, Atriplex polycarpa</i>, and/or <i>Suaeda moquinii</i>. Other commonly associated shrubs include <i>Larrea tridentata</i> and <i>Phoradendron californicum</i>. The herb understory is variable and ranges from 0 to 70% cover. Stands occur on the edges of sand dunes and sand flats, edges of dry lakes, alkali sinks, and major wetland areas adjacent to low-elevation washes on gentle to moderately steep slopes. Sites are found at low to mid elevations ranging from -88 to 1274 m on all slope positions and aspects. Locations have a high water table where the <i>Prosopis</i> can tap into underground water resources. Soils are often coarse-textured and composed of eolian sand or sandy alluvium; however, soil texture is variable and includes sand to clay loams and silty clays.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:35284-{6F6A33C2-6B57-4193-B64A-C157CF97A971} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 21-Nov-2016 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Prosopis glandulosa - Prosopis velutina - Prosopis pubescens Wet Scrub Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.972878 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL006861   Translated: Honey Mesquite / (Saltbush species, Mojave Seablite) Mojave Desert Shrubland   Scientific: Prosopis glandulosa / (Atriplex spp., Suaeda moquinii) Mojave Desert Shrubland