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Chrysolepis sempervirens / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Chrysolepis sempervirens / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This shrubland association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. This association is found from approximately 1830-2620 m (6000-8600 feet) in elevation. It occurs primarily in low or midslope positions, in boulder fields, near outcrops, and on glaciated surfaces on moderate to somewhat steep slopes with variable aspects. Soil textures are rocky loamy sands through silty loams, are derived from granite, and are moderately well- to well-drained. Litter/duff cover ranges from 20-80%. Sites are upland. This association is characterized by a high shrub cover dominated by <i>Chrysolepis sempervirens</i>. Tree species include <i>Abies magnifica, Abies lowiana</i>, and <i>Calocedrus decurrens</i>, but they are infrequent and have low cover. Shrub cover ranges from 60-90 %, with the dominant, <i>Chrysolepis sempervirens</i>. Other shrub species may include <i>Prunus emarginata, Arctostaphylos patula</i>, and <i>Quercus vacciniifolia</i>; however, none are frequent or have high average cover. Cover of herbaceous species averages 5%. No herb species are consistent, but stands may include <i>Pteridium aquilinum, Apocynum androsaemifolium</i>, and <i>Erigeron breweri</i>.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36734-{4A784C03-4243-4A3B-A640-132E724B629B} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 06-May-2010 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Quercus vacciniifolia - Chrysolepis sempervirens Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686653 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL008695   Translated: Bush Chinquapin / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland   Scientific: Chrysolepis sempervirens / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Chrysolepis sempervirens / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland (similar) Chrysolepis sempervirens / Sparse Understory Sierran Shrubland