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Amphipappus fremontii (Limestone) Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Amphipappus fremontii (Limestone) Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This shrubland association occurs in the southern Great Basin of California and is characterized by an open shrub canopy (6-19% cover) that is dominated by <i>Amphipappus fremontii</i> with <i>Atriplex confertifolia</i> and <i>Echinocactus polycephalus</i> present to codominant. Other common shrubs often present include <i>Ambrosia dumosa, Brickellia microphylla, Ephedra nevadensis, Eriogonum fasciculatum</i>, and <i>Lepidium fremontii</i>. Herbaceous cover is typically sparse and ranges up to 10% cover with associates <i>Gilia</i> spp. and <i>Xylorhiza tortifolia</i>. Cryptogamic crust, lichens, and mosses are also common. Occasional emergent trees may be present. Stands are found on limestone outcroppings and ridges at mid to upper elevations (895-1530 m). Sites occur on somewhat steep to steep slopes (15-38°) on variable aspects and slope positions. The soils are calcareous with variable soil textures ranging from clay loam to sand and are derived primarily from limestone and dolostone. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:37449-{49A75772-0C86-418F-9F05-BF6B85AE62D0}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 20-Aug-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.971967
  Code: CEPP005791
  Translated: Fremont's Chaffbush (Limestone) Shrubland
  Scientific: Amphipappus fremontii (Limestone) Shrubland