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Trichophorum cespitosum - Osmunda regalis - Rhynchospora capitellata - Oxypolis rigidior Cliff Vegetation | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Trichophorum cespitosum - Osmunda regalis - Rhynchospora capitellata - Oxypolis rigidior Cliff Vegetation
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This community occurs on near-vertical, north-facing sandstone cliffs at about 700 m (2200 feet) elevation, and is known only from northeastern Tennessee. Near-constant seepage, the steep north-facing aspect, and the position of this community in a deep gorge maintain saturated conditions. The most abundant plants are <i>Trichophorum cespitosum, Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis, Oxypolis rigidior, Rhynchospora capitellata, Alnus serrulata</i>, and <i>Acer rubrum</i>. Other species include <i>Rhododendron minus, Fraxinus americana, Clethra acuminata, Nyssa sylvatica, Spiranthes cernua, Linum striatum, Schizachyrium scoparium, Eurybia divaricata, Hypericum mutilum</i>, and <i>Dichanthelium</i> sp. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36551-{D81B8293-B065-40BB-848B-C3F61D779980}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 2
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 21-Jun-2001 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684628 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL008490
  Translated: Tufted Bulrush - Royal Fern - Brownish Beaksedge - Stiff Cowbane Cliff Vegetation
  Common: Doe River Gorge Seepage Cliff
  Scientific: Trichophorum cespitosum - Osmunda regalis - Rhynchospora capitellata - Oxypolis rigidior Cliff Vegetation
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Trichophorum caespitosum - Osmunda regalis - Rhynchospora capitellata - Oxypolis rigidior Herbaceous Vegetation
(similar) Trichophorum caespitosum - Osmunda regalis - Rhynchospora capitellata - Oxypolis rigidior Herbaceous Vegetation
(similar) CEGL008490