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Washingtonia filifera Ruderal Spring Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Washingtonia filifera Ruderal Spring Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This ruderal spring palm association is found in scattered locations in the Mojave Desert. Stands are characterized by an open to continuous tree canopy (3-95% cover) that is dominated or codominated by <i>Washingtonia filifera</i>, which has invaded from cultural plantings. Other trees may be present to codominant, such as <i>Prosopis</i> spp. and the exotic <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i>, as many sites are planted. The native shrub <i>Pluchea sericea</i> is sometimes present in the sparse to intermittent shrub understory. Scattered herbaceous species may be present with sparse to open cover. Stands are found primarily along low-elevation stream bottoms and lowslope springs where water is perennially available. Elevation ranges from approximately 0 to 500 m, and averages 251 m. Aspects are variable, and soils are often clay-derived from a variety of substrates including alluvium, limestone, and sandstone. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:37528-{1A864123-11E4-47BB-BB6C-EA8FF7722FD5}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 23-Apr-2018 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.972048
  Code: CEPP006845
  Translated: California Fan Palm Ruderal Spring Woodland
  Scientific: Washingtonia filifera Ruderal Spring Woodland