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Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This forest occurs west of the Mississippi River at narrow streamheads, lower slopes adjacent to sandy streambanks, and in the transition zone from bayheads to small stream forests. Due to juxtaposition between dry, sandy uplands (often with relictual <i>Pinus palustris</i>) and mesic stream courses, the flora of this community exhibits affinities to these different habitats. In addition, seepage is often present. The canopy of this association is dominated by some combination of <i>Magnolia virginiana, Magnolia grandiflora</i>, and <i>Fagus grandifolia</i>. A number of other deciduous species may also be present. A diverse herbaceous layer dominated by ferns, sphagnum moss, and sedges is usually present, ranging from sparse cover on the most uphill portions of this community to nearly 100% coverage in the wetter interior portions. Many of the species found in this type, including many of the herbs, are typical of "baygalls" or wet creek bottom habitats which invariably occur somewhat farther downslope.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36144-{2B448630-31BD-4C2E-A61F-95AE127E04CB} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 2
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 20-May-2002 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia grandiflora Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688163 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL007976   Translated: American Beech - Sweetbay - (Longleaf Pine) / Longleaf Woodoats Sandhill Streamhead Forest   Common: West Gulf Coastal Plain Streamhead Forest   Scientific: Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest (similar) Fagus grandifolia - Magnolia virginiana - (Pinus palustris) / Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Sandhill Streamhead Forest (similar) CEGL007976