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Eriogonum fasciculatum Desert Wash Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Eriogonum fasciculatum Desert Wash Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This desert wash association is found across the Mojave Desert in Nevada and California and forms an open shrub canopy (14-20% cover) that is dominated by <i>Eriogonum fasciculatum</i> with <i>Ephedra nevadensis, Ericameria cooperi, Larrea tridentata</i>, and <i>Salazaria mexicana</i> being characteristically present along with several other shrubs. The herbaceous layer is variable and ranges from 5 to 13% cover. Characteristically associated herbs include <i>Amsinckia</i> spp., <i>Eriogonum inflatum, Sphaeralcea ambigua</i>, and exotic grass <i>Bromus rubens</i>. Low cover of lichens and mosses may be present. Stands occur in rocky and gravelly drainages at mid to upper elevations (1100-1450 m). Slopes are gentle to somewhat steep (3-22°) often with southerly aspects. Soils are typically sandy loam and are derived from igneous substrates such as basalt or rhyolite. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:37473-{986502D8-E977-4C80-8AC8-C0D806A69C3D}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 24-Apr-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.972062
  Code: CEPP006706
  Translated: Eastern Mojave Buckwheat Desert Wash Shrubland
  Scientific: Eriogonum fasciculatum Desert Wash Shrubland