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Isocoma menziesii - Lupinus chamissonis - Ericameria ericoides Shrubland Alliance | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Isocoma menziesii - Lupinus chamissonis - Ericameria ericoides Shrubland Alliance
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: A mix of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs and subshrubs dominates this dune scrub alliance, typically less than 1 m tall. Species commonly present can include <i>Artemisia californica, Artemisia pycnocephala, Ephedra californica, Ericameria ericoides, Isocoma menziesii, Lupinus chamissonis</i>, and the stem succulent (cactus) <i>Opuntia littoralis</i>. The canopy of this low-shrub layer can be quite dense and continuous or intermittent to open. Species composition varies somewhat from northern to southern stands. The taller, broad-leaved deciduous shrub <i>Rhus integrifolia</i> may be present as an emergent. The herbaceous component may be abundant or sparse. This alliance is known from northern and central California coastal dune systems. These shrublands are found in areas of coastal sand accumulation, on partially stabilized backdune slopes of sand bars, ridges, flats, river mouths, and spits along the coastline. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:38111-{F3EE599B-7447-4743-8FCB-9A084AA4D05C}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Sep-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.899028 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A0822
  Translated: Menzies' Goldenbush - Chamisso Bush Lupine - California Goldenbush Shrubland Alliance
  Common: Goldenbush - Chamisso Bush Lupine Shrubland
  Scientific: Isocoma menziesii - Lupinus chamissonis - Ericameria ericoides Shrubland Alliance